~~~~~~ MENTAL HEALTH NEWS ALERT ~ Week of July 21st, 2003 ~~~~~~~~~~

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Cognitive presentation of multiple sclerosis: evidence for a cortical variant.

Memory impairment and depression is prominent in the early stages of MS, often
before the condition is properly diagnosed.
More info:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12810770
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Integrated Treatment for Dual Disorders: A Guide to Effective Practice
by Kim Mueser, Robert Drake, Douglas Noordsy, Lindy Fox

Treating mood disorders and other mental illness in the addicted client.
More info:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1572308508/top100
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Clonidine Added to Psychostimulant Medication for Hyperactive and Aggressive
Children.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12874489

Assessment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12861637

Treatment of verbal perseverations displayed by an adult with autism.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12858991

Low prevalence of smoking in patients with autism spectrum disorders.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12860373

Acute stress disorder in children related to violence.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12873066

Demographic and clinical characteristics of adolescents in Hawaii with OCD.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12860788

Child Stress Disorders Checklist
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12874500

Preferences for depression advice among low-income women.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12870625

PTSD
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12858909

Treatment of marijuana dependence
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12867212

Alcohol consumption increases attractiveness ratings of opposite-sex faces
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12873241

Dexamphetamine for cocaine dependence.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12873248

Validity of the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory-Adolescent Version.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12867207

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