~~~~~~ CD ALERT ~ Week of December 15th, 2003 ~~~~~~~~~~

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T O P S T O R Y________________________________________

Only one in three people with alcohol abuse or dependence ever seek treatment.

A Canadian population survey found only one in three of addicted respondents had
ever attended treatment for their alcohol concerns.
More info:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Abstract&list\
_uids=14667433
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B O O K N E W S_________________________________________

Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
by Alcoholics Anonymous

Reviews outcomes of 12 step programs
More info:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0916856011/top100
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T H I S W E E K 'S
T O P A R T I C L E S______________________________________

Covariation in addictive behaviours
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14667421

Selective encoding of cocaine versus natural rewards by nucleus accumbens
neurons is not related to chronic drug exposure.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14657180

An experimental test of an alcohol expectancy challenge in mixed gender groups
of young heavy drinkers.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14667432

Differences in morphine and cocaine reinforcement under fixed and progressive
ratio schedules; effects of extinction, reacquisition and schedule design.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14665979

Only one in three people with alcohol abuse or dependence ever seek treatment.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14667433

The lived experiences of alcohol addiction
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14660317

Gender Differences in Individuals with Comorbid Alcohol Dependence and PTSD.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14660155

Looking back on cocaine dependence
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14660154

Common problems in patients recovering from chemical dependency.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14655806

A cognitive model of binge drinking
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14667427

Alcohol problem recognition as a function of own and others' perceived drinking.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14667426

Self-generated alcohol outcomes in 8th and 10th graders
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14667417

Computer-mediated intervention to prevent drug abuse and violence among
high-risk youth.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14667434

An empirical assessment of post-treatment alcohol consumption.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14656454

A Comparison of the Patterns of Drug Use among Patients with and without Severe
Mental Illness.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14660156

Relationship between Prescribing and Risk of Opiate Overdose among Drug Users in
and out of Maintenance Treatment.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14665804
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