Spring 2011
Prescription drugs
cover art by Justine Kerr
Fear of falling, fear of failing
Antidepressant users—and prescribers—need more guidance around withdrawal… more»
Between the devil and the deep blue sea
Families face tough decisions about child antipsychotic use… more»
Prescription for diversity
Ethnocultural factors play role in medication treatment… more»
An addiction medicine primer
Pharmacological treatments that promote recovery… more»
Q&A
Common questions about benzodiazepine safety… more»
“When I am on medication, I cease to be myself”
Misgivings about taking antidepressants… more»
note from the editor
In a culture polarized between pro-medication propaganda and a strong anti-medication movement, it’s hard for consumers and frontline professionals to make good decisions about medication.… more»
mad science
Celebrated researcher suggests eco-friendly ways we can reduce the tonnes of waste or expired medicines that are dumped or incinerated every year… more»
research update
Recent studies from around the world… more»
innovation
Pharmacy consumer-staff dispense more than medicine… more»
myth busters
Help set teens straight about prescription drugs… more»
reviews
Crazy Like Us: The Globalization of the American Psyche… more»
Books in Brief… more»
Discussion
Should psychiatrists prescribe medication to people who don’t meet criteria for a psychiatric disorder but who want medication for “lifestyle” enhancements, for example… join in»
Event Calendar
Upcoming events and notices… more»
Feedback
If you have questions or concerns, contact the editor.