Psychopharmacology for the violent adolescent.
Psychotropic medications for the violent adolescent can be used safely and effectively as long as a thorough evaluation is conducted beforehand,and appropriate monitoring is attended to for the duration of treatment. Table 1 summarizes several clinical conditions associated with aggressive and violent behaviors, and the recommendations for first-, second-, and third-line pharmacotherapeutic agents to treat them.
Calles
Joseph L
JL
Department of Psychiatry, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, A236 East Fee Hall, East Lansing, 48824, USA. calles@kcms.msu.edu
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D000295:Adolescent Medicine; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D014754:Violence
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants