Synopses & Reviews
Informative, accessible, and easy to use,
The Essential Guide to Psychiatric Drugs has become a classic and indispensable resource for the layperson and professional alike. With detailed descriptions of all the psychiatric medications available today, including their uses, side-effects, cost, dosage, and more, consumers can take an active role in their mental health and know what to expect from specific drugs. Completely updated to include the latest drugs and research, this invaluable guide also includes:
-Information on six new antidepressants similar to Prozac, including Paxil, Effexor, and Wellbutrin
-Revolutionary new drug treatments for nicotine addiction
-Depakote, a new treatment for anxiety disorders
-And much more!
Review
"An outstanding book about these drugs for the non-physician." --
Carl Salzman, M.D., Director of Psychopharmacology, Harvard Medical School"This book...meets a critical need...for the millions of people for whom psychiatric drugs are so important. " --Herbert Pardes, Past President of the American Psychiatric Association
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 409-411) and index.
About the Author
Jack M. Gorman, M.D., professor of psychiatry at Columbia University and deputy director of the New York State Psychiatric Institute, lives in New York City and lectures frequently throughout the country. He is also the author of
The Essential Guide to Mental Health, a comprehensive book about all aspects of psychotherapy for family use, also published by St. Martin's Press.