Pharmacotherapy of Borderline Personality Disorder

neous and markedly impairing syndrome that often is associated with multiple comorbid psychiatric disorders. Accordingly, these patients require multifaceted care from trained mental health professionals. The need is substantial. Recent findings from the extensive Wave 2 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions suggest a prevalence rate of 5.9% in the general population, which is higher than the previous estimates of 1%–2%. Notably, this study documented no significant difference in prevalence rates between males and females.