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EXPANDED TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOLUME 6, NUMBER 7 JULY 2003
TREATMENT HIGHLIGHTS
SMOKING CESSATION TREATMENT AND ONSET OF DEPRESSION
Increases in depressive symptoms during treatment for nicotine dependence are found to be associated with resumption of smoking.

MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS OF ANOREXIA NERVOSA
Medical complications of anorexia nervosa are described in a review of research.

RELOCATION AFTER DIVORCE
A review of research finds that the relocation of either parent (with or without relocation of the child) after a divorce may have a negative impact on the child.

DURATION OF PSYCHOSIS PRIOR TO FIRST PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATION
Longer duration between the onset of psychotic symptoms and the first psychiatric admission is found to be associated with poorer long-term outcome in schizophrenia.

OF NOTE
Frequent participation in cognitive leisure activities is found to be associated with a decreased risk of dementia.

ETCETERA
Infant Bed Sharing

PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY NOTE
EARLY RESPONSE TO ANTIDEPRESSANTS
Early improvement in response to antidepressant medication may predict later stable response and remission in patients with major depression.

FDA NEWS AND REVIEW
Product Safety Information: The labeling for Topamax (topiramate) has been changed to include a warning concerning oligohidrosis (decreased sweating) and hyperthermia.

ASSESSMENT
Severity of Alcohol Dependence Questionnaire–C

RESOURCES
Each issue presents descriptions of clinical resources (eg, professional materials, patient handouts) and information on how to receive those materials.