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Articles in this issue:
Treating obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder may take years to diagnose, partly because its symptoms are similar to those of other disorders. Many patients who receive treatment (typically behavioral therapy, medications, or a combination) experience improvement.
Overcoming cocaine or stimulant addiction
Two million Americans are dependent on cocaine or other stimulants. Treatment for such substance abuse typically involves behavioral therapy, while certain medications not specifically approved for this purpose have had moderate results in testing. Read More »
In brief: Study suggests how to tailor cognitive behavioral therapy for patients with eating disorders
Patients with eating disorders who also had problems with self-esteem or interpersonal relationships responded favorably to treatment that combined cognitive behavioral therapy with counseling to address their underlying issues.
In brief: Brain scans indicate that depression can increase pain perception
Seriously depressed young adults who were exposed to a painful stimulus showed brain activity that suggests depression may heighten the emotional response to pain while also decreasing the brain's ability to adjust to it.
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Understanding the risks of antipsychotic treatment in young people
Prescribing antipsychotic medications to children and teenagers is complicated by side effects such as weight gain (which can increase health risks later in life), sedation, and neurological problems such as stiffness or spasms.