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Medications

Free Prescription Medicine

If you have a chronic condition, in Alaska you may qualify for a specialized Medicaid program CAMA or apply at the local public assistance office 1-800-478-4372.

Information about nationwide programs to qualify for free or reduced cost prescription medication for people who cannot afford their prescription drugs (not Medicaid).

Medications Typically Used to Treat ADD/ADHD

A comparative chart on current medications used in the treatment of NAMI">ADHD/ADD. Follow the link for the most current version. ADHD Medication Chart

What do I need to know about medicating or not medicating my youth?

You will need answers to these questions before you and your child or youth agree to  take medications for a behavioral health related problem.  The person  prescribing the medications should be able to answer the questions.  You should also know how research the information from a reputable source on the internet http://www.webmd.com/drugs/index-drugs.aspx.  If you want help doing this or talking about making the decision, please call a Peer Navigator at 888-770-4979 or 770-4979 in Anchorage.

Medscape Psychiatry and Mental Health Homepage

The latest news in medicine, free e-mail newsletters, Webcast video editorials & commentaries, e-section for students & residents. Great for finding how medications work with a disorder, their side-affects, etc. This is a valuable resource for anyone with medical questions.

MedScape are the SSRIs and Atypical Antidepressants safe for Children and Adolescents?

Medscape offers free, continuously updated continuing education activities for physicians and other health professionals. These activities have been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), and have been developed by ACCME-accredited organizations
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