For many therapists, an air of mystery surrounds the role of psychopharmacology in mental health treatment. (psychotherapynetworker.org)
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology in 2006 reported that risperidone, which is Risperdal's generic form, can strongly up the prolactin levels in adolescents, with gynecomastia as a possible side effect. (druginjurylawyersblog.com)
For example, someone interested in family counseling would certainly take a course in family counseling, while someone drawn to substance abuse counseling might take a class in psychopharmacology in addition to a substance abuse counseling course. (allpsychologycareers.com)