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Thomas Kuhn, the noted philosopher of science, tells us that there is a predictable movement of scientific development.1 During periods of normal science, our understanding grows, and models of understanding become more precise. However, with increasing rigor, it becomes easier to appreciate the limits of any particular explanatory model. The eventual result is what he coined a “paradigm shift.” I am hopeful that there is a psychiatric paradigm shift in the making, which seems to be emerging around our treatment of depression.
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Managing Co-Occurring Substance Use and Pain Disorders07 May 2012
Karen Miotto, Aaron Kaufman, Alexander Kong, Grace Jun, Jeffrey Schwartz
Over the past 2 decades, prescription drug emergencies and fatalities have reached an epidemic level. A confluence of medical, regulatory, economic, and pharmaceutical industry–driven factors contribu...
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Neurobiology of Addiction: Insight from Neurochemical Imaging07 May 2012
Nina B.L. Urban, Diana Martinez
Drug addiction is a chronically relapsing disorder characterized by:Much of the current neurobiological drug abuse research is focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms mediating the transitio...
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Psychostimulant Treatment of Cocaine Dependence30 April 2012
John J. Mariani, Frances R. Levin
Cocaine dependence continues to be a substantial public health problem in the United States, yet no clearly effective pharmacotherapy has been identified. There are approximately 1.6 million current u...
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Behavioral Addictions: Where to Draw the Lines?23 April 2012
Timothy W. Fong, Rory C. Reid, Iman Parhami
Increased attention has been given to further understanding non–substance-related patterns of excessive behavior. This attention has been accompanied by debate as to how these phenomena might best be ...
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Treatment of Opioid Dependence in the Setting of Pregnancy13 April 2012
Jessica L. Young, Peter R. Martin
Substance abuse in pregnancy is a major public health concern with risks for both mother and fetus. Four percent of pregnant women report current illicit drug use, with a much higher rate of 16% among...
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Obesity and Associated Eating Disorders: A Guide for Mental Health ProfessionalsDecember 2011 (Vol. 34 | No. 4 | Pages xiii-xvi)
Thomas A. Wadden, G. Terence Wilson, Albert J. Stunkard, Robert I. Berkowitz
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The Art of Effectively Teaching Clinical Interviewing Skills Using Role-playing: A PrimerJune 2007 (Vol. 30 | No. 2 | Pages e31-e50)
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Integrative Approaches to Depression and Its TreatmentMarch 2012 (Vol. 35 | No. 1 | Pages xiii-xvi)
David L. Mintz
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ContentsDecember 2011 (Vol. 34 | No. 4 | Pages vii-xi)
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Preface: Traumatic Brain Injury: Defining Best PracticeDecember 2010 (Vol. 33 | No. 4 | Pages xiii-xiv)
Silvana Riggio, Andy Jagoda
