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Topiramate (Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Topamax, Trokendi XR) Fact Sheet

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:33:31 -0400

Naltrexone, an opioid antagonist, is the first-line medication for alcohol use disorder (AUD)—though it is also approved for opioid use disorder (OUD).

Naltrexone (ReVia, Vivitrol) Fact Sheet

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:33:31 -0400

Naltrexone, an opioid antagonist, is the first-line medication for alcohol use disorder (AUD)—though it is also approved for opioid use disorder (OUD).

Gabapentin (Gralise, Horizant, Neurontin) Fact Sheet

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:33:31 -0400

Gabapentin is effective as an off-label medication to ease alcohol withdrawal symptoms and to reduce cravings over the long term in patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD).

Disulfiram (Antabuse) Fact Sheet

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:33:31 -0400

Disulfiram is an aversive treatment, causing a buildup of ethanol’s metabolite acetaldehyde in the serum, which in turn causes symptoms such as flushing, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting if patient consumes alcohol.

Acamprosate (Campral) Fact Sheet [G]

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:33:31 -0400

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.

Lithium Goes Mainstream

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -0400

In the 1950s, a young Danish psychiatrist named Mogens Schou staked his career — and his family — on a mineral most of his colleagues dismissed as dangerous nonsense. This is the story of how lithium went from fringe curiosity to the gold standard for bipolar disorder, and the bitter scientific battle that nearly derailed it.

Clinically Significant Drug Interactions

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:43:40 -0400

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

Are We Preparing Autistic Patients for Adulthood?

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400

We support autistic children. We abandon autistic adults.

In our latest Child Psychiatry Report, Mary Baker-Ericzen, research professor at San Diego State University and clinical psychologist at the Intricate Mind Institute, asks clinicians to consider a different question at every visit: Is this patient building the skills they'll need when the system stops showing up for them?

Atomoxetine (Strattera) Fact Sheet for Patients

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:35:47 -0400

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

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:35:47 -0400

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

Borderline Personality Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:35:32 -0400

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.

Overview of Personality Disorders

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:35:32 -0400

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

Transitioning to Outpatient Care—A Guide to National Mental Health Resources

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:35:32 -0400

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

Supportive Therapy in an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:35:32 -0400

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

Coding and Billing Protocols

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:35:32 -0400

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.

Rivastigmine (Exelon, Exelon Patch) Fact Sheet [G]

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:27:38 -0400

Treating BPD Series, Episode 2: Transference-Focused Psychotherapy—From Splitting to Coherence with Frank Yeomans, MD, PhD

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Dr. Frank Yeomans offers a deep dive into the theory and clinical practice of TFP as a treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder.

Treating BPD Series, Episode 2: Transference-Focused Psychotherapy—From Splitting to Coherence with Frank Yeomans, MD, PhD

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Dr. Frank Yeomans offers a deep dive into the theory and clinical practice of TFP as a treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder.

Lithium: From 7UP to Table Salt

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -0400

Before lithium became a cornerstone of psychiatry, it was in soda, spa water, and salt shakers. Trace lithium’s journey from Victorian health fad to life-saving mood stabilizer, and discover why the uric acid theory that launched it may be making a comeback.

A Dangerous Myth in Child Psychiatry

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:55:00 -0400

Autism doesn't protect against suicide. It hides it.

When Autism Meets the Legal System: A Clinician’s Guide

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -0400

Legal questions come up in clinical care of autistic children and adults more often than many of us expect. A parent asks for a custody letter; a school requests documentation for services; a patient asks about disability benefits or driving. When autistic patients face legal systems, clinicians can help, but only if we stay within our role.

The Side Effects that Quietly Destroy Teeth

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:55:00 -0400

It's easy to treat xerostomia as a nuisance, low on the priority list when you're managing psychosis or depression. But left unaddressed, it quietly does real damage.

Learning Objectives, PTSD, TCPR, April 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:23:53 -0400

After reading these articles, you should be able to…

Learning Objectives, Drug Trends CATR, April/May/June 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400

After reading these articles, you should be able to…

Learning Objectives, Workplace Violence Prediction & Prevention, CHPR, April/May/June 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400

After reading these articles, you should be able to…

CME Post-Test, Drug Trends, CATR, April/May/June 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400

By successfully completing the test you will be awarded a certificate for 2 CME credits.

CME Post-Test, Workplace Violence Prediction & Prevention, April/May/June 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400

By successfully completing the test you will be awarded a certificate for 2 CME credit.

CME Post-Test, PTSD, TCPR, April 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400

By successfully completing the test you will be awarded a certificate for 1 CME credit.

Prescription Drug Misuse and Diversion in Correctional Settings

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:08 -0400

Medication misuse in correctional settings reveals how prescribing practices intersect with diversion risk. Dr. Holoyda discusses high demand agents such as gabapentin and bupropion, system level strategies like crush and float, and how to balance safety with adequate treatment. The lessons extend beyond jails to hospitals and outpatient units.

What Psychiatrists Should Know About Inhalants

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Inhalant misuse is often missed in routine practice, especially when drug screens are negative. This update reviews common products, acute risks such as sudden sniffing death, long-term neurologic injury, and nitrous oxide related B12 deficiency. Learn practical screening questions, red flags, and management strategies relevant to both adolescents and adults.