Evidence-Based Reviews
Evidence-Based Reviews
N-acetylcysteine: A potential treatment for substance use disorders
This OTC antioxidant may benefit adults who use cocaine and adolescents who use marijuana.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for tic disorders
Evidence is mixed, but rTMS might be an option for patients with treatment-resistant tics.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Chief complaint: Homicidal. Assessing violence risk
A structured approach can help identify risk factors, including those not due to mental illness.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Aripiprazole, brexpiprazole, and cariprazine: Not all the same
Understanding the key differences among these agents can help inform treatment decisions.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Anxiety and joint hypermobility: An unexpected association
Examining this link can improve diagnosis and treatment of both disorders.
Evidence-Based Reviews
PTSD: A systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment
Accurate diagnosis and management depends on proper application of DSM-5 criteria.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Substance abuse among older adults: A growing problem
Maintaining vigilance is the key to effective recognition and treatment
Evidence-Based Reviews
Mental health apps: What to tell patients
An evaluation model created specifically for such apps can help guide your discussions.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Neuromodulatory options for treatment-resistant depression
Evidence is strongest for ECT and rTMS, but other modalities show promise
Evidence-Based Reviews
Benzodiazepines: Sensible prescribing in light of the risks
Although benzodiazepines have many potential uses, they also carry risks that prescribers should recognize.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Compulsive sexual behavior: A nonjudgmental approach
Compulsive sexual behavior is characterized by repetitive and intense preoccupations with sexual fantasies, urges, and behaviors that are...