Psychopharmacology

In this section, you’ll find all the relevant information about drugs, so you can understand their typology, mechanisms, and effects when treating diverse psychological conditions.

Performance and Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs

PsychopharmacologyPerformance and Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs

Antiepileptic drugs are the main treatment for epilepsy. Continue reading to learn more about this disease. This article will describe…

The Characteristics and Uses of Valproic Acid

PsychopharmacologyThe Characteristics and Uses of Valproic Acid

Valproic acid or sodium valproate is one of the most widely used antiepileptic drugs. In this article, we'll tell you…

Tramadol: An Opioid Drug In Common Use

PsychopharmacologyTramadol: An Opioid Drug In Common Use

Tramadol, an opioid drug, is a centrally acting painkiller that belongs to the family of opioid drugs. It acts on…

Self-Medication with Psychopharmaceuticals

PsychopharmacologySelf-Medication with Psychopharmaceuticals

Self-medication with psychopharmaceuticals is becoming more and more common. In fact, although they're prescribed by doctors, many people turn to…

The Indications and Uses of Psychotropic Drugs

PsychopharmacologyThe Indications and Uses of Psychotropic Drugs

The uses of psychotropic drugs are many and varied. They're undoubtedly an important tool in psychology and psychiatry. They've helped…

Methylphenidate, a Stimulant Medication

PsychopharmacologyMethylphenidate, a Stimulant Medication

Stimulants such as methylphenidate activate the monitoring level of the central nervous system. They're currently the most prescribed treatment for…

Low-Dose Naltrexone: A Forgotten Panacea?

PsychopharmacologyLow-Dose Naltrexone: A Forgotten Panacea?

Over the past decade, there has been growing public interest in the opioid antagonist naltrexone. When taken in low doses…

The Use and Abuse of Anxiolytics and Hypnotics

PsychopharmacologyThe Use and Abuse of Anxiolytics and Hypnotics

Nowadays, anxiolytics and hypnotics are very commonly prescribed to patients. In fact, since 2000, there has been a significant increase…

David Healy and Big Pharma

CultureDavid Healy and Big Pharma

David Healy is part of a group of doctors and psychiatrists who raise critical questions about the practices of conventional healthcare, including mental health. One issue that's of particular concern…

How Antidepressants Work

PsychopharmacologyHow Antidepressants Work

Antidepressants work by triggering physiological changes, which improve your mood. The chemical action of the drugs cause the changes, and their duration is limited. These drugs also cause side effects…

The 5 Psychotropic Drugs that Changed History

PsychopharmacologyThe 5 Psychotropic Drugs that Changed History

The symptoms of mental illness stem from biological and environmental factors, including maladaptive behavior patterns. Many types of mental health…

Robert Whitaker and His Solid Critique of Psychological Pharmaceuticals

PsychopharmacologyRobert Whitaker and His Solid Critique of Psychological Pharmaceuticals

Robert Whitaker has been one of the most critical voices of psychiatry for the past few years. Curiously, he isn't…

Rasagiline: A Treatment for Parkinson's

PsychopharmacologyRasagiline: A Treatment for Parkinson's

Parkinson's disease is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases. Rasagiline, also known under the brand name Azilect, is a…

Pharmacological Treatment for Insomnia

PsychopharmacologyPharmacological Treatment for Insomnia

Insomnia is one of the most common disorders and affects a large part of the population. That being said, it's…

Learn All about Clonazepam (Klonopin)

PsychopharmacologyLearn All about Clonazepam (Klonopin)

Clonazepam, commonly known as Klonopin, is a widely used medication. It affects the way your central nervous system works. In this article,…

Migraine Pharmacological Therapy

PsychopharmacologyMigraine Pharmacological Therapy

Migraine is the most frequent type of headache and a major cause of disability in our society. This is why…

Agomelatine: An Atypical Antidepressant

PsychopharmacologyAgomelatine: An Atypical Antidepressant

Agomelatine is an effective antidepressant with high response and remission rates. It's relatively safe and most people tend to take…

Ajovy: A New Drug for Migraine Prevention

PsychopharmacologyAjovy: A New Drug for Migraine Prevention

Migraine prevention is one of our society's important challenges since it's one of the most common disabling illnesses nowadays. That's…

Antidepressants and Alcohol: What Are the Risks?

PsychopharmacologyAntidepressants and Alcohol: What Are the Risks?

Just about all of us wonder how alcohol interacts with certain kinds of medication. Antidepressants and alcohol are no exception.…

Haloperidol: What Is it and What Is it Used For?

PsychopharmacologyHaloperidol: What Is it and What Is it Used For?

Haloperidol is an antipsychotic or neuroleptic medication. Due to its chemical structure, it's a butyrophenone. It was first discovered in…

Learn All about Antipsychotics

PsychopharmacologyLearn All about Antipsychotics

People can only buy antipsychotics with a prescription. They're approved for treating mental health problems characterized by psychotic symptomology. For…