Product Description
Most popular psychotropic drugs indexed by brand name, generic name, indication, and therapeutic category.The PDR Drug Guide for Mental Health Professionals, 3rd Edition has been completely updated and expanded to provide comprehensive, easy-to-read, quick reference information for mental health care professionals. Presented at a very fundamental level, the PDRÂ® Drug Guide for Mental Health Professionals, 3rd Edition will cover psychotropics, substances that can be abused, as well as common medications that are prescribed for patients for their other medical conditions.As a practical complement to the full-sized PDR, the PDR Drug Guide for Mental Health Professionals is a user friendly reference for both clinicians and non-clinicians taking care of patients with mental health disorders. The easy-to-read reference provides insight into therapeutic situations and guidance for safe drug usage.The key components include:Profiles of updated psychotropic drugsFull-color photo guide of psychotropic tablets and capsules; Street drug profiles; Nearly 90 updated psychotropic drug profiles, organized by brand name and including dosage, common side-effects, special warnings and contraindicationsThe PDR Drug Guide for Mental Health Professionals is the only useful reference a mental health care provider needs for the latest on new drug and disease therapies as well as any new substance abuse information.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 8 reviews)

very helpful! by Christopher S. Wujek (windsor,ct)

4 Stars
June 12, 2009
I am a recovering addict who has been on a abundance of different psyche drugs in the past! This book was a great help with educating myself on different side affects of those drugs! i recommend this book to anyone whos looking to have drug info at ur fingertips!

Want to make it better? by R. Dombrowski (Lansing, Michigan United States)

4 Stars
June 08, 2009
This is compact, accurate and simple to reference. The various chapters and tables integrate well with other non-psychiatric medications. If they want to make it better, develop a downloadable version for my Palm Smartphone that is upgradeable when new information comes out.

A Great Book by J. Horton (Louisville, KY.)

5 Stars
December 23, 2008
PDR Drug Guide for Mental Health Professionals This is a smaller version of the Physician PDR specifically for Mental Health practicianers. It is up to date, easy to use and is the first source I use regarding medication. I order one every year...every year more psychotrophic medications become available.

Excellent resource for chemical dependency counselors by Cheryl Lund (Wrenshall, MN)

5 Stars
October 12, 2008
This book provides current information regarding drugs clients may be taking, their side effects, alternatives, symptoms, etc. A must-have for any counselor's desk.

Great Book by Amy M. Fenske (La Crosse, WI)

5 Stars
August 29, 2008
I highly recommend this book for professionals who work in the mental health field or for those who work in Child Protection or a related field that might need a quick reference for medications that their clients might be on if you aren't already familar with it.

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