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Clinical psychopharmacology. A practical reference for nonmedical psychotherapists
Auteur(s) :
LAWSON G.W. ;
COOPERRIDER C.A.
Article en page(s) :
379 p.
Refs biblio. :
47
Domaine :
Plusieurs produits / Several products
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Thésaurus mots-clés
NEUROBIOLOGIE
;
TROUBLE BIPOLAIRE
;
PSYCHOSE
;
SCHIZOPHRENIE
;
DEPRESSION
;
TRAITEMENT
;
ADDICTION
;
MEDICAMENTS
;
ANTIDEPRESSEURS
;
ANXIOLYTIQUES
;
ANTICONVULSIVANTS
;
PERSONNE AGEE
;
ADOLESCENT
;
ENFANT
;
PRODUIT LICITE
;
PRODUIT ILLICITE
;
PSYCHOTHERAPIE
;
PARTENARIAT
Note de contenu :
CONTENTS:
I - REVIEW OF PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY:
1. The brain and the nervous system
2. The endocrine system and the body metabolism
3. The basics of pharmacology
II - MENTAL DISORDERS THAT RESPOND TO DRUGS:
4. Psychoses and schizophrenia
5. Depression and other mood disorders
6. Anxiety disorders
7. Neurological disorders
8. Addictive processes
9. Antipsychotic medications
10. Antidepressants
11. Lithium
12. Antianxiety medications
III - THE MAJOR PSYCHOACTIVE MEDICATIONS:
13. Neurological medications and anticonvulsants
14. Central nervous system stimulants
IV - SPECIAL POPULATIONS:
15. Geriatric populations and drugs
16. Adolescents and children
V - MAJOR DRUGS OF ABUSE:
17. Alcohol
18. Phencyclidine: a clinical review
19. Cocaine
20. Heroin
21. Marijuana
22. Voluntary inhalation of volatile substances
23. Nicotine and caffeine: the silent drug problems
VI - CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PRACTITIONER:
24. Adverse reactions to drugs
25. Drug therapy or psychotherapy: a comparison of outcomes
26. Collaboration between the medical and nonmedical professions
27. A final note on the future
I - REVIEW OF PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY:
1. The brain and the nervous system
2. The endocrine system and the body metabolism
3. The basics of pharmacology
II - MENTAL DISORDERS THAT RESPOND TO DRUGS:
4. Psychoses and schizophrenia
5. Depression and other mood disorders
6. Anxiety disorders
7. Neurological disorders
8. Addictive processes
9. Antipsychotic medications
10. Antidepressants
11. Lithium
12. Antianxiety medications
III - THE MAJOR PSYCHOACTIVE MEDICATIONS:
13. Neurological medications and anticonvulsants
14. Central nervous system stimulants
IV - SPECIAL POPULATIONS:
15. Geriatric populations and drugs
16. Adolescents and children
V - MAJOR DRUGS OF ABUSE:
17. Alcohol
18. Phencyclidine: a clinical review
19. Cocaine
20. Heroin
21. Marijuana
22. Voluntary inhalation of volatile substances
23. Nicotine and caffeine: the silent drug problems
VI - CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PRACTITIONER:
24. Adverse reactions to drugs
25. Drug therapy or psychotherapy: a comparison of outcomes
26. Collaboration between the medical and nonmedical professions
27. A final note on the future
Résumé :
This guide to drugs and drug abuse for nonmedical psychotherapists offers all the facts about psychopharmacology. Readers learn how therapeutic drugs work, how drugs affect the body, what danger signals to watch for, psychological problems that respond to drug therapy, potential problems of drugs and how to prevent dangerous polydrug use, how to gain more cooperation from medical specialists, and how to monitor compliance with medical treatment and ensure that clients get the best possible care.
Affiliation :
USA
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