{"id":2467,"date":"2013-05-14T07:30:40","date_gmt":"2013-05-14T11:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/njcts.org\/tsparents\/?p=2467"},"modified":"2013-05-14T07:30:40","modified_gmt":"2013-05-14T11:30:40","slug":"wednesday-webinars-reviewing-medication-management-previewing-june-19-presentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/njcts.org\/tsparents\/wednesday-webinars-reviewing-medication-management-previewing-june-19-presentation\/","title":{"rendered":"Wednesday Webinars: Reviewing “Medication Management”; previewing June 19 presentation"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"seminars-header\"<\/a>Dr. Mark Mintz, Psy.D, discussed \u201cManaging Medication for Tics and Tourette Syndrome\u201d<\/strong> during the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS<\/strong><\/a>) Wednesday Webinar on May 8.<\/p>\n

This webinar \u2013 which was aimed at professionals, therapists, and persons and their families dealing with Tourette and associated disorders such as OCD, ADHD, anxiety, depression and mood disorders \u2013 explained the biological rationale for using medications for tics and TS, the various types of drugs that have shown to be beneficial, and discuss the risks and benefits of medication therapies.<\/p>\n

Here is some feedback NJCTS received on the webinar, plus information on the next webinar June 19:
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\u201cYour topics are timely and a saving grace. They fit into my daily schedule. Just to note, one of my teenagers sat down to watch the end with me!\u201d \u2013 Adriana from New Jersey<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe information about generics not necessarily functioning the same as brand name drugs was very interesting and helpful. I will be sure to check my son’s Rx more carefully.\u201d \u2013 Laura from New Jersey<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI learned that: 1) There may be a difference between generic drugs and name-brand drugs, and that some companies that produce brand name drugs, also produce generic drugs; 2) even people without ADHD may respond to stimulant medication so positive response to the medication may not prove that one has the condition; 3) it is possible for a person to develop tics from ADHD medication; and 4) by researching ones genes, it will be possible to see whether a certain medication will work or might harm a person.\u201d \u2013 Naomi from New Jersey<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

NJCTS\u2019 next webinar \u2013 \u201cTS in the Latino Community\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 will take place on June 19. Dr. Richard Zakreski, Psy.D, will discuss how Tourette Syndrome \u2013 which affects all ethnic groups \u2013 has in particular affected the Hispanic-American community in urban areas of New Jersey, the nation and the world.<\/p>\n

More information and the registration page for this webinar will be available on www.njcts.org<\/strong><\/a> soon. For now, please view and\/or download past NJCTS webinars<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Wednesday Webinar series, which draws an audience from 48 states and 13 countries, was launched in 2008. The series, offered at no cost to participants, features online seminars for parents, educators and professionals on topics of interest to the TS and associated disorders community. Professional development credits are given upon verification of attendance and completion of an exit survey. Credits are distributed by mail one week after the webinar.<\/p>\n

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