Click here for links to all Expanded Tables of Contents EXPANDED TABLE OF CONTENTS VOLUME 8, NUMBER 1    JANUARY 2005 TREATMENT HIGHLIGHTS NIGHTMARE REDUCTION Mastery over distressing dream content may be a core therapeutic factor in successful imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) for reducing nightmares among female sexual assault victims. CANNABIS USE AND THE RISK OF DEVELOPING PSYCHOTIC SYMPTOMS Cannabis use is found to increase the risk of developing psychotic symptoms in adolescents and young adults, especially in those with evidence of a predisposition for psychosis. ECT FOR DEPRESSION WITH A COEXISTING PERSONALITY DISORDER Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for major depression is found to be less effective when there is a coexisting borderline personality disorder. OF NOTE Imbalance Theory of Foolishness ETCETERA 5-Day Countdown to Quit-Smoking Date PSYCHOTROPIC DRUG COMPARISON STUDY WEIGHT GAIN DURING TREATMENT WITH SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS Long-term use of serotonin reuptake inhibitors to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is found to be associated with weight gain to varying degrees, depending on gender and on which medication is used. FDA NEWS AND REVIEW Product Safety Information: The labeling for Strattera (atomoxetine hydrochloride) has been changed to include a warning concerning the potential for severe liver injury. ASSESSMENT Sheehan Panic Disorder Scale (SPS) RESOURCES Each issue presents descriptions of clinical resources (eg, professional materials, patient handouts) and information on how to receive those materials.