Dr. Moira Dolan describes the effects of a broad spectrum of prescription medications on mood, emotion, behavior and thinking, and their impact on public safety. A question and answer period is included.
You will discover:
1. Which drugs have FDA-mandated warnings on homicidal behavior;
2. Scores of medications that carry warnings on violence;
3. How medical treatment of one condition can precipitate another;
4. How the psychotropic side effect profiles of common medications compare to known effects of recreational drugs.
This presentation cuts through technical terminology to clearly explain:
Medical and Pharmacology Definitions,
Practical Drug Classifications,
A brief History of Drug Development
Essential Data for Crisis Intervention Teams
Detailed Case Histories