Discuss the APA or ACA stance on psychopharmacology. You may also discuss your state’s stance on this subject.
Most psychologists and all counselors are currently unable to prescribe psychotropic medications. Given this, do you feel the APA or ACA has taken too strong of a stance or overstepped its bounds regarding psychopharmacology? Justify your response.
If you were asked to be on a treatment team where pharmacologic agents would be used, would you be comfortable participating on the team and recommending psychotropic medications?
If you have experienced this, describe your experience.
If your answer to being part of a treatment team is no, what would make you comfortable?
