Psychopharmacology of the Developmental Disabilities

Download or read book Psychopharmacology of the Developmental Disabilities written by Michael G. Aman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-12 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychopharmacology of the Developmental Disabilities explores the use of psychotropic and antiepileptic medications in developmentally disabled patients. A distinguished group of international experts offers comprehensive coverage of traditional psychotropic as well as novel pharmacological agents, antiepileptic drugs, and diet and vitamin treatments. Issues related to litigation, measurement of blood levels, tardive dyskinesia, and behavioral pharmacology are discussed in detail. Psychopharmacology of the Developmental Disabilities provides an excellent overview of what is known about psychoactive drugs and an awareness of the principal social and medical issues posed by these agents.