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Articles in this issue:
In Brief: Treatment rates for alcohol abuse and dependence remain low
Effective treatment for alcohol dependency is available, but treatment rates among alcohol abusers are low because of lack of awareness and embarrassment.
In Brief: Repeat autism screening recommended for at-risk children
Siblings of children with autism are at higher risk of developing the disorder. A study suggests that these at-risk children should be screened around their first and second birthdays to increase the chance of detecting warning signs.
In Brief: Researchers provide insight into the chemistry of fear
Researchers have found a chemical in the brain thay may affect how the mind retains or discards memories of a traumatic event.
Questions & Answers: Is internet addiction a distinct mental disorder?
Some mental health professionals feel that internet addiction should be classified as a distinct disorder, but regardless of the form an addiction takes, getting to the roots of the behavior is the goal that treatment should strive to attain.
Disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer's: Hope or hype?
Medications under study may be able to treat Alzheimer's disease, by targeting the abnormalities that develop in the brain long before the disease manifests.
Beating the blues by treating sleep apnea
People who suffer from depression are more likely to have a sleep-related breathing problem such as apnea. Treating the sleep problem may help alleviate the depression in some people.
The spiritual side of recovery
Doctors can support their patients throughout the treatment and recovery process by asking questions to determiine if a spiritual component would be of benefit to the patient.