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FDA Warning on Stop-Smoking Drugs
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Title: FDA Warning on Stop-Smoking DrugsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/2/2009Last Editorial Review: 7/2/2009
Sad Dads May Lead to Crying Infants
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Title: Sad Dads May Lead to Crying InfantsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/1/2009 7:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2009
FDA: Boxed Warning on Serious Mental Health Events to be Required for Chantix
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Title: FDA: Boxed Warning on Serious Mental Health Events to be Required for ChantixCategory: Health FactsCreated: 7/1/2009Last Editorial Review: 7/1/2009
Anxiety-Prone People Find Distractions Hard to Ignore
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Title: Anxiety-Prone People Find Distractions Hard to IgnoreCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/30/2009 7:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/30/2009
Depression, Anxiety Bad for the Heart
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Title: Depression, Anxiety Bad for the HeartCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/30/2009 7:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/30/2009
Vets Who Repress Traumatic Memories May Not Be Worse Off
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Title: Vets Who Repress Traumatic Memories May Not Be Worse OffCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/20/2009 7:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/22/2009

Psychology Today

July 4th: Meaningful Holiday or Excuse to Drink?
lybi Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0000
Heavy drinking during the summertime.
Being and Nothingness
lybi Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0000
There are two kinds of vacations--doing something and doing nothing.
Natural Element: The Extended Vacation
admin Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0000
How to hang on to paradise.

PsycPORT.com

People more empathetic to their own race
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:06:51 -0500
July 03, 2009 BEIJING, Jul 3, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- A bystander feels more empathy for someone in pain when that person is in the same social group, researchers in China said.
New PTSD program answers need for comprehensive treatment
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:06:51 -0500
July 02, 2009 Jul 02, 2009 (DEFENSE DEPARTMENT DOCUMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS/ContentWorks via COMTEX) -- 7/1/2009 - LANDSTUHL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Germany (AFNS) -- Symptoms of combat stress and post-traumatic stress disorder for wounded warriors include continual nightmares, avoidance behaviors, denial, grief, anger and fear.
TV ads make children choose more junk foods
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:06:51 -0500
July 01, 2009 LOS ANGELES, Jul 01, 2009 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Influenced by TV ads, children tend to choose more junk food, increasing the risk of weight gain, a new study suggests.

 

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American Foundation for Addiction Research - Dedicated to fostering scientific research of the causes of addictive disorders.

Behavioral Health Recovery Management - Principles of disease management to assist individuals with chemical dependency and/or serious mental illness and to engage in a process of recovery from these illnesses.
Meta Description: [ The BHRM Mission Statement: Applying the principles of disease management to assist in the treatment of chemical dependency and/or serious mental illness. ]

Christo Inventory for Substance-misuse Services (CISS) - Treatment evaluation, outcome monitoring, clinical audit for addictions and services.

Drug Rehabilitation - General information, personal stories, and links to some drug rehabilitation programs.
Meta Description: [ Find a drug rehabilitation addiction and alcoholism treatment center listed here in an easy to use searchable directory. All of the nations best treatment centers are listed. ]

Habit Smart - Information about addiction and recovery.Various links related to addiction and recovery.

Implications of Impulsivity for Substance Use - Paper by G. Scott Acton reviews the literature on impulsivity as a risk factor for substance use.

Med Help - The Addiction Medicine Forum - Ask-the-doctor open forum for addiction issues. Including an extensive searchable archive of addiction articles.
Meta Description: [ Interactive medical question and answer format about addiction, emphasis on smoking, drug, alcohol. Patient question is replied to by online doctors from HVMA. Extensive library and archive of articles. ]

Mental Health Matters: Addictive Disorders - Presents a list of definitions, with related articles and links to further information.
Meta Description: [ Mental Health Matters: Information and resources about mental health issues for consumers, professionals, students and supporters., Mental Health Matters: Psychiatric Disorders: Addictive Disorders ]

Professional Interview Series - Kenneth Minkoff, MD Answers questions about evidence-based clinical practices in the treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
Meta Description: [ Co-occurring Disorders--Mental Illness and Substance Use ]

Psychiatry and Wellness - Psychiatry, wellness, addictions and recovery. Offers articles on various addiction issues.

Recovery Connection - This site is the doorway into recovery from addiction and self destructive behavior.
Meta Description: [ This page is dedicated to Healing and Recovery. I have attempted to reach the many facets of addiction,linking to many Fellowships and healing sites! ]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - SAMHSA - The Federal agency charged with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses. Resources on addiction and recovery issues. Information for children.
Meta Description: [ SAMHSA works to improve the quality and availability of substance abuse prevention, alcohol and drug addiction treatment, and mental health services. Includes links to support groups, information resources, events and articles. ]