Acamprosate is best for maintaining abstinence in patients who have already quit drinking, but it can be helpful even after patients relapse. Naltrexone is the better choice for patients who are still drinking, since it is better at helping patients quit. Acamprosate is preferred over naltrexone in patients with hepatic impairment.

Generally, when pressed for time, most clinicians will use one of the following online drug interaction checkers.

Atomoxetine treats attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents, and adults.

Patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be admitted to inpatient units for a variety of reasons.

Patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) account for about 20% of psychiatric inpatients and can often present challenges on the unit. In this fact sheet, we describe a systematic approach to diagnosis.

Personality disorders (PDs) are enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and emotional regulation that can complicate treatment and disrupt the therapeutic environment of the unit. 

Providing patients with resources as they transition from inpatient psychiatric units to outpatient care is vital for their continued support and recovery. 

Supportive therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach focused on providing emotional and practical support and strengthening a patient's coping mechanisms. 

Coding inpatient psychiatric visits is a way of briefly describing how much work you did and therefore how much money the insurance company should pay for the visit.