~~~~~~ MENTAL HEALTH NEWS ALERT ~ Week of January 24th, 2005 ~~~~~~~~~~

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Human brain imaging and substance abuse.

Neuroimaging studies have revealed an acute increase in dopamine release after
drug abuse, often followed by hypofunction after chronic use, and cue
exposure-induced activation of the frontal cortex.
More info:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15661624
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The Culture of Fear: Why Americans Are Afraid of the Wrong Things
by Barry Glassner

Examination of many non-problems such as "road rage," "Internet addiction," and
airline safety.
More info:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0465014909/top100
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Neurobiology of craving, conditioned reward and relapse.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15661620

Neuropsychological deficits with conduct disorder and comorbid bipolar disorder
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15654933

Psychiatric disorders in parents of children with autism
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15660645

The development of arithmetical abilities.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15660640

Diagnosing and treating attentional difficulties
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15658981

Stimulant drug action in aDHD (ADHD)
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15661111

Methylphenidate
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15659004

Clinical, psychosocial, and treatment differences in bipolar disorder.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15654937

'Alternative' cures for depression-how safe are web sites?
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15661325

Peer victimization and the development of OCD in adolescence.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15660378

Anxiety sensitivity as a predictor of panic attacks.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15661321

Human brain imaging and substance abuse.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15661624

Long-term effects of exposure to cannabis.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15661628

Stimulants
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15661631

Synaptic plasticity and drug addiction.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15661621

Drug selling among high school students
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15661603

Ecstasy
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15661630

Adolescent help-seeking for dating violence
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15661593

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