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EXPANDED TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOLUME 7, NUMBER 2 FEBRUARY 2004
TREATMENT HIGHLIGHTS
RELAPSE IN PATHOLOGICAL GAMBLING
A variety of precipitants are found to be associated with relapse to gambling.

CESSATION OF CIGARETTE SMOKING AND OUTCOME OF DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT
Overall, cessation of cigarette smoking may not worsen outcome of treatment for drug abuse.

HOME-BASED PROGRAM FOR PATIENTS WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Among patients with Alzheimer’s disease, a home-based exercise program, combined with caregiver training in behavioral management techniques, is found to improve physical health and reduce depression.

TREATMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL AND BEHAVIORAL EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE
A review of research indicates that cognitive-behavioral therapy is effective in the treatment of psychological and behavioral effects of childhood sexual abuse, especially among younger children.

OF NOTE
Bias in Pharmacoeconomic Studies of Antidepressants

ETCETERA
Suicide Prevalance

PSYCHOTROPIC DRUG COMPARISON STUDY
MEMANTINE ADDED TO DONEPEZIL IN THE TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Memantine is found to be beneficial in the treatment of patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease who are already receiving stable doses of donepezil.

FDA NEWS AND REVIEW
Approval (new indication) of Zyprexa (olanzapine). Indication: maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder

Approval (new dosing regimen) for Paxil CR (paroxetine hydrochloride). Dosing regimen: intermittent (luteal phase) dosing treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Approval (new indication) of Provigil (modafinil). Indication: to improve wakefulness in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome, and shift work sleep disorder

ASSESSMENT
Two-Way Communication Checklist (2-COM)—(to facilitate communication between patient and clinician)

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