Abstract
The author discusses the differential diagnosis of violent and aggressive behavior, traditional and alternative treatments and OBRA-90 legislation.
MeSH terms
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Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use
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Aggression / drug effects*
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Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects
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Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use*
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Benzodiazepines / therapeutic use
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Carbamazepine / therapeutic use
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Contraindications
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Delirium / drug therapy
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Humans
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Lithium / therapeutic use
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Trazodone / therapeutic use
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Violence*
Substances
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Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
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Antipsychotic Agents
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Benzodiazepines
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Carbamazepine
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Lithium
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Trazodone