~~~~~~ MENTAL HEALTH NEWS ALERT ~ Week of June 16th, 2003 ~~~~~~~~~~

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Sensation-seeking as a moderator of marijuana and cigarette use among
adolescents.

Peer pressure and perceived peer marijuana use influenced high sensation-seekers
but not low sensation-seekers. Aspirations inconsistent with marijuana use were
protective for high sensation-seekers.
More info:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12801146
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Cognitive Neuroscience: Essential Readings
by Marie Banich, Neil Cohen

Introduction to this multi-disciplinary field that draws from neuropsychology,
cognitive science, neurophysiology, and computer science.
More info:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1841690015/top100
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T H I S W E E K 'S
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High-dose methylphenidate treatment of ADHD in a preschooler.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12804131

Parental Perceptions and Satisfaction with Stimulant Medication for ADHD.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12806227

Developmental course of processing speed in children with/out LDs.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12799167

Methylphenidate Treatment in Children with Borderline IQ and Mental Retardation
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12804124

Selectively reduced regional cortical volumes in PTSD.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12802174

Neurocognitive effects of rTMS in severe major depression.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12804681

Buddhism, behavior change, and OCD.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12794958

Antidepressants for generalized anxiety disorder.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12804478

Depression and suicidal behavior in adolescent inpatients with OCD.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12798258

PTSD following assault
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12795567

Sensation-seeking as a moderator on marijuana use among younger adolescents.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12801146

Antidepressants for cocaine dependence.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12804445

Alcohol and drug use in an adolescent training facility.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12801144

Needle exchange and injection drug use frequency
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12794555

Internet over-users' psychological profiles
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12804026
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