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Trauma Systems Therapy

May 1, 2015

Learn about Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) and its use with young patients in an interview with Glenn Saxe, MD, Arnold Simon professor and chair, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and director, the Child Study Center.

Informed Consent in Opioid Addiction Treatment: An Ethical Obligation

May 22, 2014

Mark Willenbring, MD

Informed consent—whether it be for psychotherapy, prescribing a medication, or performing a surgical procedure—is an ethical principle firmly established in law and medicine. While there has been no formal research on this subject, my experience suggests that many addiction treatment programs fail to obtain valid informed consent.

Dealing With Side Effects of SSRIs

May 1, 2014

Pavan Madan, MD

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are widely used as the first-line treatment for depression and anxiety in children and adolescents, but they are associated with significant adverse effects (AEs). Studies have shown that up to 50% of kids experience side effects from SSRIs, depending on the sample size and the type of study.

Metabolic and Extrapyramidal Effects of Antipsychotics

May 1, 2014

Tamara Pringsheim, MD

Tamara Pringsheim, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Psychiatry, Pediatrics and Community Health Sciences University of Calgary.
Dr. Pringsheim has disclosed that she has been a paid consultant to Teva Neuroscience, Allergan, and Shire Canada. The editors have reviewed this interview and found no evidence of bias in this educational activity.

Pharmacoepidemiologist Tamara Pringsheim, MD, describes strategies for dealing with metabolic, extrapyramidal, and hormonal side effects of antipsychotics.

Vivitrol: Another Option for Opioid Addiction?

May 1, 2014

David A. Frenz, MD

Naltrexone first hit the US market as an oral medication (ReVia) way back in 1984. Over the years, it developed a solid reputation for treating alcoholism and remains a first-line therapy today. Naltrexone was a bust, however, when it came to treating opioid addiction.

Methadone versus Buprenorphine

May 1, 2014

Get insight into the differences between methadone and buprenorphine when used to treat opioid addiction, in an interview with Gavin Bart, MD, PhD, FACP, FASAM, director of the division of addiction medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minnesota.

The Facts on Tardive Dyskinesia

April 1, 2014

Olga Waln, MD

Olga Waln, MD Neurologist, Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, Department of Neurology Dr. Waln has disclosed that she has no relevant relationships or financial interests in any commercial company pertaining to this educational activity.

We’re all aware that neuroleptics and other dopamine-receptor blocking agents (DRBAs) can cause a variety of movement disorders, often referred to as extrapyramidal syndromes (EPS).

Medication Non-Adherence: The Make-It-or-Break-It of Psychopharmacology

December 1, 2013

John D. Preston, PsyD, ABPP

Both in general medicine and in psychiatry, the number one cause of treatment failure is not taking medications as prescribed. There are a number of reasons for non-adherence, ranging from physical side effects to psychological issues. Here, we’ll discuss the most common reasons for non-adherence, and some strategies for helping your patients stay on their meds.

Managing Side Effects of Psychotropics

June 1, 2013

Alysia Cirona Singh, MD

We all know that medication use for psychiatric disorders in kids has been increasing over the past 10 years, and that it plays an important role in treatment. We also know that side effects can cause alarm among parents and young patients.

Drug Interactions in Child Psychiatry

June 1, 2013

Jessica L. Goren, PharmD, BCPP

Drug interactions are a common issue in psychopharmacology. The advent of drug interaction software has made it easier to keep track of drug interactions, but it is still important to have a sound understanding of the principles in order to apply the results of drug interaction software alerts to daily patient care.