Pharmacology for Pastoral Counselors: Part II

Part 2 of a 3 part series. In this series, Woodrow Wendling provides basic information about pharmacology, drugs of abuse, prescription and over the counter (OTC) drugs that every Christian counselor should have at hand. In this article, Wendling discusses antianxiety drugs and their potential abuse. Wendling addresses alcohol and benzodiazepines as well as biblical guidance for the counselor. Part 1 is in JPP 10:1, Part 2 in JPP 10:2 and Part 3 in JPP 10:3.