Natural medications for psychiatric disorders: considering the alternatives

Updated for its Second Edition, this book is the only reference to focus exclusively on natural medications in psychiatry. Eminent psychiatrists from the Massachusetts General Hospital and other leading institutions examine current scientific and clinical data on the applications, effectiveness, and safety of natural psychotropics and acupuncture. Quick-reference tabular appendices listindications, contraindications, dosages, combinations, and drug-drug interactions for each remedy. This edition includes brand-new chapters on acupuncture,homeopathy, and therapies for substance dependence and weight management. Thechapter on polypharmacy and side effect management addresses the growing issue of drug-drug interactions. New introductory chapters discuss complementary and alternative medicine in society and examine research limitations and quality assurance issues.

• ISBN: 978-0-7817-6762-0
• Editorial: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 336
• Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés