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Psychotherapy

Among the various psychotherapies, cognitive-behavioral therapy appears to be the most effective approach. If psychotherapy is used alone without medications, benefits should be evident within 8 weeks and symptoms should be fully resolved by 12 weeks. If these conditions are not met, then the patient should strongly consider antidepressant drugs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

In a major analysis of four randomized comparative studies, cognitive behavior therapy worked as well as antide...

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ADHD and Conduct Disorder

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Alcoholism: Therapy

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