Antidepressants in the Treatment of Chronic Pain

There is broad consensus among psychiatrists who treat chronic pain that: Major depression and chronic severe pain are frequently comorbid conditions, and Antidepressants can improve both conditions, when found together, Or separately, and The management of both conditions is complicated by iatrogenic opiate and anxiolytic tolerance and dependency. Dr. Covert is a psychiatrist in Houston,…

Recent Continuing Psychiatric Education

On August 16, 2011, Dr. Covert and other members of the Houston psychiatric community were invited to an enjoyable scientific presentation by Dr. Larry Ereshefsky, Pharm D and Clinical Professor at the UTHSC San Antonio, TX , and now associated with UCLA Medical School In Los Angeles, California. Dr. Larry discussed the sublingual neuroleptic medication,…