Consumer's Guide To Psychiatric Drugs (Consumer's Guide to Psychiatric Drugs: Straight Talk for) (Paperback)

~ John D. Preston (Author), Mary C. Talaga (Author), John H. O'Neal (Author)
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Product Description

CONSUMER'S GUIDE TO PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS is the most accessible and comprehensive book of its kind. Written by a psychologist, a psychiatrist, and a pharmacist, this easy-to-understand guide is packed with straightforward information about psychiatric disorders and the options available to treat them.

CONSUMER'S GUIDE TO PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS provides a complete overview in everyday language of:

- The science of anxiety, mood, and other disorders

- The truth behind some common myths

- How direct-to-consumer advertising impacts you

- Up-to-date information on the common brand names, correct dosages, possible interactions and side effects, and complete instructions for the proper use of more than 50 medications

CONSUMER'S GUIDE TO PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS

The most reliable guide to the diagnosis and pharmaceutical treatment of emotional disorders in adults and children in the twenty-first century. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

About the Author

John D. Preston, Psy. D. is a clinical psychologist and author of ten books in the areas of neurobiology, pyschopharmacology, and psychotherapy, including Taking Charge of Bipolar Disorder, which he co-authored with Julia Fast and is currently in its third printing. He is on the faculty of the California School of Professional Psychology, Sacramento, and the University of California, at Davis School of Medicine. He has lectured widely in the US and abroad. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 364 pages
• Publisher: Wellness Institute (March 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587411253
• ISBN-13: 978-1587411250
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,042,289 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute Necessity for All Taking Psychiatric Drugs, April 28, 2000

By	Bill Butler "Bill Butler" (Tarzana, Ca. USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Consumer's Guide to Psychiatric Drugs (Paperback)

This is a book that you simply must read. And yes, I will tell you why. In some cases, psychiatric drugs are necessary. And they will be a part of your treatment. I lost it when I gave complete control to my psychiatrists. I'll give you a short example. I said to one psychiatrist, "Could the Valium AND the Prozac cause ill effects?" Answer, "I don't know why it should." Later, I would find out that this answer would not be good enough! If you buy this book while you are taking psychiatric drugs, you will be taking responsibility for your own health care! Should you be taking this medication before bedtime? During meals? Before meals? With aspirin? This book tells all so that you will not become addicted to Valium like I did. Please read it for your best care. Thank you.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest. Straightforward, July 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Consumer's Guide to Psychiatric Drugs (Paperback)

Striaght talk about psychiatric drugs. Up to date and technical, but written in plain English. Treats psychiatric patients like knowledgable hunam beings who need to know the facts.