Psychotropic Medication Prescription Practices and Use and Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Abstract

The psychological and behavioral effects of multiple deployments on Service members, and the mental health impact of serving in the combat settings of Afghanistan and Iraq are ongoing, escalating, and urgent national concerns. Exposure to deployment-related stressors has been linked to elevated rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, sleep, and substance abuse disorders. Concerns have been raised about the safety and effectiveness of prescription medication practices for these disorders; (on- and off-label) side effects; misuse;polypharmacy (multiple medications taken simultaneously including CAM products); and potential risks and impairments to combat-readiness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 22, 2011
Accession Number
AD1029088

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Brain Injuries
  • Combat Casualty Care
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of Veterans Affairs
  • Drug Therapy
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Mental Health
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Training
  • Pain
  • Psychotropic Drugs
  • Training
  • Traumatic Stress Disorder

Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Psychology

Readers

  • Mental Health of Military Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Risk Factors, Prevalence, Symptoms, and Treatment.
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.