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Acute disturbed or violent behaviour: principles of treatmentMaudsley Hospital, London SE5 8AZ, UK
Bethlem and Maudsley NHS Trust, London SE5 8AZ, UK Acute disturbed or violent behaviour has a number of organic, iatrogenic and psychological precipitants and is commonly encountered. Various models have been used to define such behaviour and to suggest non- pharmacological treatments. However, drugs are frequently used and a wide variety of regimens are employed. Robust research into the use of drugs in acute, disturbed behaviour is scant. Nevertheless a treatment protocol is presented based on primary research, review articles and clinical experience.
Key Words: acute disturbed behaviour antipsychotics barbiturates benzodiazepines drug treatment violence
Journal of Psychopharmacology, Vol. 11, No. 3,
271-277 (1997) This article has been cited by other articles:
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