Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP
Clinical psychopharmacology consultant in private practice, Los Angeles, CA. www.taliapuzantian.comDr. Puzantian has disclosed that she has no relevant relationships or financial interests in any commercial company pertaining to this educational activity.Daniel Carlat, MD
Editor-in-Chief, Publisher, The Carlat Report.
Dr. Carlat has disclosed that he has no relevant relationships or financial interests in any commercial company pertaining to this educational activity.
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