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January 31, 2017 – 1:38 pm | 1,518 views

What Works For Anxiety Disorders–Anti-Anxiety Drugs

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Anti-anxiety drugs are used mainly for …

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ATYPICAL ANTIPSYCHOTICS

September 8, 2016 – 6:15 pm | 439 views

ATYPICAL ANTIPSYCHOTICS
What makes an antipsychotic drug atypical?
Atypical drugs are associated with low extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) and are beneficial for improving the negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia.
All antipsychotic drugs improve the positive symptoms of schizophrenia …

Staying on Psychiatric Drugs and Harm Reduction

August 31, 2016 – 9:16 pm | 212 views
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Staying on Psychiatric Drugs and Harm Reduction
You may decide that, given the degree of crisis you are facing and the obstacles to workable alternatives, you want to continue psychiatric medication. Don’t feel judged for making …