EXPANDED TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOLUME 6, NUMBER 4 APRIL 2003
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| TREATMENT HIGHLIGHTS |
| ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND ALCOHOL-RELATED OUTCOMES |
| Involvement in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is found to have a positive effect on alcohol-related outcomes. |
| DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY IN THE REDUCTION OF HIGH-RISK BEHAVIORS |
| Dialectical behavior therapy is found to reduce high-risk behaviors in patients with borderline personality disorder. |
| INSOMNIA AS A PREDICTOR OF SYMPTOM WORSENING IN SCHIZOPHRENIA |
| Patients with schizophrenia who are experiencing sleep problems are found to be at increased risk for exacerbation of psychotic symptoms upon discontinuation of antipsychotic medication treatment. |
| OF NOTE |
| Automobile and Motorcycle Crash Fatality Rates and Alcohol-Related Laws |
| ETCETERA |
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Tips for Quitting Smoking |
| PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY NOTE |
| TOPIRAMATE IN THE TREATMENT OF BINGE EATING DISORDER |
| Topiramate (Topamax) is found to be effective in the treatment of binge eating disorder associated with
obesity. |
| FDA NEWS AND REVIEW |
| Approval of new dosage form for Risperdal (risperidone): Orally Disintegrating Tablets
Product Safety Information: The labeling for Risperdal (risperidone) has been changed to include a warning concerning stroke and other cerebrovascular adverse events in elderly patients with dementia.
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| ASSESSMENT |
| Developmental Behavior Checklist–Autism Screening Algorithm (DBC-ASA) |
| RESOURCES |
| Each issue presents descriptions of clinical resources (eg, professional materials, patient handouts) and information on how to receive those materials. |
