Author Description

This pocket-sized handbook is a one-stop quick-reference guide to prescribing psychotropic drugs for patients at every stage of the life span—children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. In easy-to-scan bulleted format, the book provides concise information about each drug, including formulations available, how to prescribe for each age group, how the drug compares to alternative treatments, and what precautions are necessary. Coverage encompasses all current psychotherapeutic medications, including agents used to treat substance abuse. This handbook is also available electronically for handheld computers. See Media listing for details on Psychopharmacotherapy at Your Finger Tips: A Life Span Approach.