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The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report

Medication Side Effects and Interactions (June/July) | 2013

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Misuse of d-Amphetamine

June 1, 2013

Ample evidence exists to support the notion that drugs are used to enhance social situations, with different effects depending on the specific drug consumed. Based on the extent of rewarding interactions while on a drug, one is more or less apt to repeat use. Read More

ADHD is Persistent and Undertreated

June 1, 2013

The seminal study of preschool ADHD, the Preschool ADHD Treatment study (PATS), examined the efficacy of stimulant medication (methylphenidate) when added to parent training in preschoolers age three to five years old (Greenhill L et al, JAACAP 2006;45(11):1284–1293). Read More

Early Intervention for Youth at Risk for Bipolar Disorder

June 1, 2013

Bipolar I and II disorder (BD I and II) together affect an estimated 2.5% of US adolescents (Merikangas KR et al, Arch Gen Psychiatry 2012; 68(3):241–251), and there is little argument that they result in significant morbidity. Read More

Managing Side Effects of Psychotropics

June 1, 2013

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. Read More

Drug Interactions in Child Psychiatry

June 1, 2013

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. Read More