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Two activational states in prefrontal cortex associated with cocaine abuse.

Cocaine abuse targets a distinct subset of genes in the dorsolateral prefrontal
cortex, resulting in either acute activation in which increased gene expression
predominates, or a destimulated refractory phase.
More info:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12629581
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Addiction As an Attachment Disorder
by Philip J. Flores

To be published in April. From the title, sounds like a promising model of
dealing with one of the toughest mental health issues facing us.
More info:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0765703378/top100
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Human prefrontal cortex: two activational states associated with cocaine abuse.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12629581

Substance use disorders: sex differences and psychiatric comorbidities.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12635558

New anticonvulsants for management of substance abuse
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12630659

Neuropsychological correlates of opioid dependence and withdrawal.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12628632

Neuropsychological consequences of stimulant abuse: twins.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12622664

Epectations for different reward magnitudes on striatal neuronal activity
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12611937

Peer networks on criminality in drug users.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12628631

Cocaine withdrawal symptoms with more severe dependence
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12633913

Risky business: emotion, decision-making, and addiction.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12635539

College on Problems of Drug Dependence
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12633908

Lamotrigine in bipolar disorder and cocaine dependence.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12633129

Risk reduction intervention among women who use crack cocaine.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12627741

Substance use among offspring of opioid addicts.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12628630

Normalization of marijuana use: adolescents' intentions
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12625427

Choosing to take cocaine: effects of cocaine dose, inter-choice interval
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12633915

Cognitive and behavioural approaches specific to treatment of gambling?
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12635560
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