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Cannabinoid physiology and pharmacology: 30 years of progress.

Synthesis of endocannabinoids can suppress GABA release, thereby
relieving the post-synaptic inhibition.
More info:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uid
s=15464149
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B O O K N E W S_________________________________________

Loosening The Grip: A Handbook of Alcohol Information
by G. Kinney, G. Jean Kinney

Thorough approach to understanding alcohol's physical and
psychological effects and its emotional impact on family.
More info:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0072552409/top100
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Remission from drug dependence symptoms and drug use cessation among
women drug users in puerto rico.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uid
s=15466677

Sexual identity and substance use among undergraduate students.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uid
s=12766375

Cannabinoid physiology and pharmacology
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uid
s=15464149

The endogenous cannabinoid system and the treatment of marijuana
dependence.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uid
s=15464150

A case of factitious disorder presenting as alcohol dependence.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uid
s=12913367

Heroin dependence.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uid
s=15481866

Inhalation of Crack Cocaine Can Mimic Pulmonary Embolism.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uid
s=15483504

Substance abuse and relationship violence among men court-referred to
batterers' intervention programs.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uid
s=12766378

Overdose in young people using heroin
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uid
s=15462639

Efficacy of Therapeutic Touch in Treating Pregnant Inpatients Who
Have a Chemical Dependency.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uid
s=15486152

Motivational interviewing and treatment retention among drug user
patients
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uid
s=15462235

Attenuation of cocaine-induced conditioned place preference by
Polygala tenuifolia root extract.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uid
s=15464827

The doubles
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uid
s=15486160

Antecedents and outcomes of marijuana use initiation during
adolescence.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uid
s=15475032

Alcohol dependence and use of treatment services among women in the
community.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uid
s=15465975

Substance abuse, suicidality, and self-esteem in South African
adolescents.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uid
s=15468744

Medicinal use of cocaine
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uid
s=15475793
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More news: http://start.eegspectrum.com/alert.htm

Neurofeedback Training Courses for Professionals
Los Angeles Dec 9-12 http://www.eegspectrum.com/Training/

Neurofeedback Yellow Pages
http://www.skiltopo.com/nfyp/

Mind/Brain Books
http://solo17.abac.com/whatsnew/books/psych/

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