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Psychopharmacological Frontiers (1)

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Psychopharmacological Frontiers Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. New developments in psychopharmacology have driven much of the progress over the last decades. This article discusses new developments in the area of antidepressants and antipsychotics. Keywords: depression, SSRI, SNRI, ketamine, glutamate antagonist, NMDA, scopolamine, magnesium, glutamine, CP-AMPA, serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, antidepressants, major depressive disorder, medication, treatment psychiatry Table […]

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Treatment of ADHD in Adults

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Treatment of ADHD in Adults Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health condition that has been estimated to affect one out of twenty people worldwide. It causes persistent problems, such as difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. Adult ADHD can lead to unstable relationships, poor work or

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Lisdexamfetamine in the Treatment of ADHD

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Lisdexamfetamine in the Treatment of ADHD Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. This article provides a brief overview of the pharmacology of lisdexamfetamine   Keywords: lisdexamfetamine, ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, treatment, medication, psychiatry

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Treatment of Psychosis and Schizophrenia

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Treatment of Psychosis and Schizophrenia Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Psychosis, particularly in the form of schizophrenia, is often seen as a serious life-altering condition. However, in clinical practice, many patients can attain remission or at least substantial remission, which enables them to lead the personal and professional lives they want. While medication plays a significant

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A Case of Severe OCD – Obsessive Thoughts

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Abstract—Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often more difficult to treat than anxiety, depression and other psychiatric disorders. However, a combination of psychotherapy and medication treatment can be effective in most cases. Within a few months, there is often a marked improvement in symptoms and quality of life. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) at a higher dose,

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Benzodiazepines Z-Drugs and Dependence

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Benzodiazepines and z-drugs are some of the most widely prescribed medications. They work as anxiolytics, sleep inducers, and in various other capacities, such as muscle relaxants and against epileptic seizures. For people with anxiety and panic attacks, they can normalize life while long-term treatment options are explored, and they can be used as emergency standby

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Bipolar Disorder

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Bipolar Disorder Dr. Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Abstract – Bipolar disorder affects an individual’s affective states (mood). The different flavours of bipolar disorder have in common that there are alterations in mood between above ‘normal’ (hypomania, mania) and normal or below normal (melancholia, depression). The other important mood disorders are the various types of depression, while

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