Medication Management Therapists in 29926
Don Stone
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC
Verified Verified
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
"I'm sorry" "This is the last time" "Never again" "What's wrong with me?" Does this sound familiar? Why give up everything for this one thing, when you can give up this one thing and have everything? Long time Experience with addiction treatment. Work extremely well with 18-25 year old range but specializing in older population ( 55+) with alcohol and opiate (other drug) addiction treatment and recovery. Specific to those with long term recovery with relapse and has restarted the stages of change cycle. Dual Diagnosis, Spirituality and Codependency Disorders are addressed to provide a life free from addiction.
"I'm sorry" "This is the last time" "Never again" "What's wrong with me?" Does this sound familiar? Why give up everything for this one thing, when you can give up this one thing and have everything? Long time Experience with addiction treatment. Work extremely well with 18-25 year old range but specializing in older population ( 55+) with alcohol and opiate (other drug) addiction treatment and recovery. Specific to those with long term recovery with relapse and has restarted the stages of change cycle. Dual Diagnosis, Spirituality and Codependency Disorders are addressed to provide a life free from addiction.
Joanne Peterson
Psychologist, EdD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
My interest in psychology was first sparked by my early career in nursing. It was during this time that I came to witness how both physical wellness and suffering are related to emotional well-being. Based on a blend of psychological theories and techniques, my intention is to assist individuals achieve their optimal levels of personal, interpersonal and career function based on their unique situations, attributes and interests.
My interest in psychology was first sparked by my early career in nursing. It was during this time that I came to witness how both physical wellness and suffering are related to emotional well-being. Based on a blend of psychological theories and techniques, my intention is to assist individuals achieve their optimal levels of personal, interpersonal and career function based on their unique situations, attributes and interests.
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Medication Management Therapists
What are the most effective ways to manage medications?
One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organizer can be useful for memory and organization. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.
What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?
A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganization is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.
Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?
While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.