More than 20 million people in North America take some form of psychiatric medication. This book helps consumers understand what their medication does, how it works, what side effects they may expect, and what precautions should be taken. Written by an expert in the field, the book arms the reader with all the latest information necessary to understand treatment options and take control of their therapy. A topseller in its first edition, this updated volume is fully revised to cover new drugs and therapies developed in the past five years.

Edward H. Drummond, MD (Rye, NH), graduated from Tufts University and received his psychiatric training from Harvard University. He is Associate Medical Director at Seacoast Mental Health Center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

More than 20 million people in North America take some form of psychiatric medication. This book helps consumers understand what their medication does, how it works, what side effects they may expect, and what precautions should be taken. Written by an expert in the field, the book arms the reader with all the latest information necessary to understand treatment options and take control of their therapy. A topseller in its first edition, this updated volume is fully revised to cover new drugs and therapies developed in the past five years.

Edward H. Drummond, MD (Rye, NH), graduated from Tufts University and received his psychiatric training from Harvard University. He is Associate Medical Director at Seacoast Mental Health Center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.