ble of Contents Course ResourcesBiological Basis of Behavior Psychopharmacology

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ble of Contents Course ResourcesBiological Basis of Behavior Psychopharmacology by Susan Barron cology by Susan Barron uiScuSSion Questions 1. What are some of the issues surrounding prescribing medications for children and 153 Psychopharmacology adolescents? How might this be improved? 2. What are some of the factors that can affect relapse to an addictive drug? 3. How might prescribing medications for depression be improved in the future to increase the likelihood that a drug would work and minimize side effects?

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1. Prescribing drugs to children and adolescents is very critical and highly sensitive issue, and practitioners must exercise caution and a lot of considerations. Since the child or adolescent brain and body is in the crucial development phases, introduction of drugs can lead to serious and irreversible changes at a biochemical and neurological level.

2. A lot of Biological, Psychological or a combination of the factors could affect relapse. Among the biological issues are physiological dependency, withdrawal symptoms and other physical complications which arise after absence of the substance in the system. Psychological factors could be a significant life stressor, lack of insight, unresolved issues, lack of motivation, or personality and other such factors.

3. A thorough brain examination along with clear prescribing criteria based on solid physical or neurological evidence, not just the account of the sufferer and view of the prescriber. The prescription should strictly accompany Psychotherapy.

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