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Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs, 2004 Edition (Current Clinical Strategies)

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Once again this small volume of 107 pp. (including an index) covers 17 different sections, including every class of drug used by contemporary psychiatrists. It is small enough to carry in your pocket! Yes, it discusses all the "traditional" drugs along with the newer ones such as Abilify, Geodon, Strattera, Provigil, memantine, pregabalin, duloxetine, escitalopram, Zydis, Soltabs, etc. I use this book every day when evaluating patients in a very busy Level One Trauma Center, and it is just a tremendous resource. I don't know of a more comprehensive volume for the money or the size. Suitable for all levels of mental health professionals...I guarantee that you will not be disappointed. Updates can be downloaded at the publisher's Web site! For those seeking a more comprehensive overview look at the books by Stephen Stahl, Schatzberg et. al., etc. Enjoy!

I am a psychiatrist who teaches a short course in psychopharmacology to non-psychiatrists. I get the new edition every year and recommend this book to my students. Having compared the 2004 to the 2008 editions, there is little difference. Only Campral (acamprosate) is not in the 2004 edition. The book consists of lists and is designed for looking up practical points on drug classes and particular drugs. For anyone with any reason to want this book, I believe that it is money well spent.