Psychopharmacology: What Every Counselor Should Know

Course overview

Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, NCC,SPARC Text: Psychotherapeutic Medications: What Every Counselor Should Know Mid Atlantic ATTC/SAMHSA Publiction: http://www.attcnetwork.org/userfiles/file/MidAmerica/Psychmeds%202011_FINAL%20as%20of%203-1-11.pdf Objectives Review the use of Antidepressants, Benzodiazepines, and Antipsychotic/Atypical Antipsychotic medications in the treatment of mental health and co-occurring disorders Discuss the varied clinical picture when there is a co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issue Examine the current information regarding the use of pharmacotherapy in the treatment of behavioral addictions Generic and Brand Medication Names Purpose Usual Dose and Frequency Potential Side Effects Emergency Conditions Cautions Substance Use Disorders Treatment Medications