PDR Drug Guide for Mental Health Professionals, 3rd Edition

Most popular psychotropic drugs indexed by brand name, generic name, indication, and therapeutic category.

The PDR Drug Guide for Mental Health Professionals, 3rd Edition has been completely updated and expanded to provide comprehensive, easy-to-read, quick reference information for mental health care professionals. Presented at a very fundamental level, the PDR® Drug Guide for Mental Health Professionals, 3rd Edition will cover psychotropics, substances that can be abused, as well as common medications that are prescribed for patients for their other medical conditions.

As a practical complement to the full-sized PDR, the PDR Drug Guide for Mental Health Professionals is a user friendly reference for both clinicians and non-clinicians taking care of patients with mental health disorders. The easy-to-read reference provides insight into therapeutic situations and guidance for safe drug usage.

The key components include:
Profiles of updated psychotropic drugs

Full-color photo guide of psychotropic tablets and capsules; Street drug profiles; Nearly 90 updated psychotropic drug profiles, organized by brand name and including dosage, common side-effects, special warnings and contraindications

The PDR Drug Guide for Mental Health Professionals is the only useful reference a mental health care provider needs for the latest on new drug and disease therapies as well as any new substance abuse information.