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VOLUME 7, NUMBER 1 JANUARY 2004
TREATMENT HIGHLIGHTS
DEPRESSION AND SURGICALLY INDUCED WEIGHT LOSS
In patients presenting for surgery to induce weight loss, depressive symptoms are found to be associated with obesity and are found to decrease with weight loss.

FAMILY-FOCUSED TREATMENT IN BIPOLAR DISORDER
Family-focused treatment, added to pharmacotherapy, is found to reduce relapse rates, improve post-episode symptom adjustment, and improve medication adherence of patients with bipolar disorder.

CANNABIS WITHDRAWAL
Abstinence after heavy use of marijuana is found to be associated with symptoms indicative of withdrawal lasting for an extended time period.

COGNITIVE CHANGE AND THE RETURN OF DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS
Changes in dysfunctional and extreme thinking during successful treatment for depression are found to be associated with the length of time to the return of depressive symptoms.

OF NOTE
Physical Activity and Reduced Risk of Death

ETCETERA
Psychotropic Prescription Use by the Elderly

Pregnancy and Substance Use

PSYCHOTROPIC DRUG COMPARISON STUDY
ARE CHOLESTEROL-LOWERING DRUGS ASSOCIATED WITH DEPRESSION AND SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR?
A large study using population-based research data fails to support the suggestion that decreasing lipid levels (eg, serum cholesterol levels) increases the risk of depression or suicidal behavior.

FDA NEWS AND REVIEW
Approval (new indication) of Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate). Indication: treatment of generalized anxiety disorder

Approval (new indication) of Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate). Indication: short-term treatment of acute manic episodes associated with bipolar I disorder

Approval (new indication) of Paxil CR (paroxetine hydrochloride). Indication: treatment of social anxiety disorder

Approval (new drug) of Symbyax (olanzapine and fluoxetine hydrochloride). Indication: treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder.

ASSESSMENT
Headache Diary

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