by John D. Preston, John H. O'Neal, Mary C. Talaga

Comprehensive overview of the current medical treatments for anxiety, mood, and psychotic disorders. Discusses diagnostic issues, biology of mental illness, drug-drug interactions, and addiction potentials. For consumers.

A reader: 'This is a book that you simply must read. And yes, I will tell you why. In some cases, psychiatric drugs are necessary. And they will be a part of your treatment. I lost it when I gave complete control to my psychiatrists. I'll give you a short example. I said to one psychiatrist, "Could the Valium AND the Prozac cause ill effects?" Answer, "I don't know why it should." Later, I would find out that this answer would not be good enough! If you buy this book while you are taking psychiatric drugs, you will be taking responsibility for your own health care! Should you be taking this medication before bedtime? During meals? Before meals? With aspirin? This book tells all so that you will not become addicted to Valium like I did. Please read it for your best care. Thank you.'

A reader: 'Straight talk about psychiatric drugs. Up to date and technical, but written in plain English. Treats psychiatric patients like knowledgable human beings who need to know the facts.'

Paperback - 272 pages