The author’s approach is distinctive and reader-friendly, to help guide mental health professionals through the benefits and impacts of psychotropic drugs. Additional topics include management of disorders including stimulants and drugs for children, cognitive impairment and sleep disorders.
- Includes management of disorders including stimulants and drugs for children, cognitive impairment and sleep disorders
- Gives particular focus on areas that are of major concern to mental health practitioners including management of dependence and withdrawal and issues of consent, abuse and liability
- ‘User Issues’ boxes highlight the most crucial aspects of drug effects and their implications
- Key references point the reader to the most up-to-date research and literature in the field
- Fresh design and updated artwork gives added appeal to the volume
- Organised by disorder this new edition now covers the latest drugs on the market and explores changes in prescribing practice
- Includes updated references pointing the reader to the most recent research and literature in the field
