Basic Psychopharmacology for

Table of Contents

1. Why Study Psychopharmacology: Why the Non-Medical Therapist Needs to Read This Book!

2. Basic Biology.

• Neuronal Activity and Neurotransmission.
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3. Psychopharmacology and Pharmacokinetics.

• Routes of Administration.
• Absorption and Distribution.
• Other Principles.
• Prescription and Pharmacy Terms.
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4. History Taking and Assessment Techniques.

• History Format.
• Mental Status Information.
• Various Patient Questionnaires and Assessment Instruments.
• Structuring the Initial Interview.
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5. The Treatment of Unipolar Depression.

• The Causes of Biological Depression.
• Counseling and Psychotherapy.
• The Medications Available for Depression.
• Herbal and Holistic Substances.
• Light Therapy for SAD.
• The Importance of Exercise.
• Electroconvulsive Therapy or ECT.
• Treatment Resistance and Other Issues.
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6. The Treatment of Bipolar Illness.

• The Causes of Bipolar Disorder .
• Counseling and Psychotherapy.
• The Medications Available for Bipolar Disorder.
• Electroconvulsive Therapy or ECT.
• Treatment Resistance and Other Issues.
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The Treatment of Anxiety Disorders.

• Panic Disorder with or without Agoraphobia.
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
• Social Anxiety Disorder.
• Adjustment Disorders and Other Phobic Concerns.
• Treatment Reminders.
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8. The Treatment of Psychotic Disorders.

• The Causes of Psychotic Disorders.
• The Medications Available for Psychosis.
• Treatment Protocol.
• Other Significant Issues to Consider.
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9. ADHD and Disorders of Attention.

• Etiology of ADHD.
• Diagnostic Assessment of Attention Disorders.
• Psychological and Pharmacological Treatment.
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10. The Treatment of Cognitive Disorders.

• The Medications Available for Cognitive Disorders.
• Other Approaches to Cognitive Enhancement.
• Other Significant Issues to Consider.
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11. The Treatment of Sleep Disorders.

• Treating Sleep Disorders.
• Pharmacology for Sleep.
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12. The Treatment of Personality Disorders.

• The Medications Available for Personality Disorders.
• Other Concepts to Consider.
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13. Chemical Dependency and Co-Occurring Conditions.

• The Dopamine Hypothesis.
• Treatment Issues.
• Psychopharmacology for Dually-Diagnosed Patients.
• Summary and Treatment Reminders.
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14. The Treatment of Comorbidity and Other Disorders.

• Comorbidity.
• Chronic Pain.
• Eating Disorders.
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15. Case Vignettes — Children

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• Napoleon B.
• Christine C.
• Marky M.
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16. Case Vignettes — Adolescents

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• Johnny Q.
• Jenn-Air.
• Violet Wallflower.
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17. Case Vignettes - Early Adulthood.

• Stone D.
• Ava V.
• Candy E.
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18. Case Vignettes - Middle Adulthood.

• Chester.
• Sad Sally.
• Tony the Tiger.
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19. Case Vignettes - Older Adulthood.

• Rose Peddles.
• Anthony S.
• Margarita U.
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Appendixes.

Name/Subject Index.

Bibliography.

List of Tables.

• 3-1. Latin Abbreviations.
• 5-1. Tricyclic Antidepressants.
• 5-2. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors.
• 5-3. Heterocyclic Antidepressants.
• 5-4. Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors.
• 6-1. Mood Stabilizers.
• 7-1. Various Medications used in anxiety disorders.
• 8-1. Atypical Antipsychotic Medications.
• 8-2. Typical Antipsychotic Medications.
• 8-3. Antiparkinsonian and Anticholinergic Medications.
• 9-1. Psychostimulant Medications.
• 9-2. Typical Antidepressants and alpha-adrenergic agonists used in the treatment of ADHD*
• 10-1. Medications for Cognitive Disorders.
• 11-1. Medications used in treating sleep disturbances.
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List of Figures.

• Figure 1. The components of a neuron.
• Figure 2. Electrical and chemical communication between cells.
• Figure 3. The four stages of exocytosis.
• Figure 4. The process of reuptake.
• Figure 5. Receptor sites.
• Figure 6. Ion channel activation.
• Figure 7. The synthesis of catecholamines.
• Figure 8. The synthesis of endogamies.
• Figure 9. The dose response curve.
• Figure 10. Three phases of the chloride ion channel.
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