Monthly Archives: January 2012

When Should Medications Be Used?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Beverly Reader, MD

How does a psychiatrist (or any health professional, for that matter) decide whether medications should be used to treat a psychiatric disorder? It can be a hard call, and multiple factors can come into play in the decision-making process. Clinicians … Read More »

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Side Effects of Stimulants

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Beverly Reader, MD

Stimulants are frequently used for a number of medical purposes. Although they are primarily used for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), stimulant medications such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) and mixed amphetamine salts (Adderall) are used for different conditions, … Read More »

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Antidepressant Warnings in Children and Young Adults

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Beverly Reader, MD

In May 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed new warnings about the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children and young adults who take antidepressant medications. Known as a “black box warning,” it states that antidepressants increase … Read More »

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Medical Marijuana

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Roy Stefanik

Even though 16 states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana, multiple obstacles remain before its use is widely accepted. Despite the evidence of benefits in certain conditions, the use of medical marijuana within a legal jurisdiction still … Read More »

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