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# 'PHONE HOME' BEHAVIOR THERAPY FOR OCD PATIENTS. An interactive, computer-
assisted telephone protocol appears to be an effective way to bring the
benefits of behavior therapy to more patients with obsessive-compulsive
disorder. http://psychiatry.medscape.com/10843.rhtml
: Are you obsessive-compulsive? Are you obsessed with telephones? D'ya dial
or punch-in numbers compulsively? Do the voices in your head make you do it?
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# Dr. Blaylock Blasts Aspartame. "With the complexity of the central nervous
system it [is] irresponsible for the FDA to allow the widespread selling
of aspartame without further independent study of the neurophysiological,
neurobehavioral and neurochemical effects of high intakes of this drug at
all ages using chronic studies. I think it is foolish to ignore the comp-
laints of millions of individuals reporting difficulties with this subst-
ance." http://www.thelancet.com/newlancet/sub/discuss/TOP119/msg00001.html
# And: Tumor Links To Aspartame Soft Drink Study:
http://www.sightings.com/health3/tumor.htm
# Answering Monsanto's Denial Of The Aspartame/Brain Tumor Issue:
http://www.sightings.com/health3/asptumor.htm
: Does aspartame [NutraSweet] rot your brain? Is it distinguishable from the
trauma of alcohol, alien implants, mind-control microwaves, vidgame OCD ???
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# OPIOID ANTAGONIST REDUCES RELAPSE IN ABSTINENT ALCOHOLICS. Nalmefene, a
'newer opioid antagonist,' can reduce heavy-drinking relapses in abstinent
alcohol-dependent patients: http://psychiatry.medscape.com/10862.rhtml
# COCAINE OVERUSE LINKED TO PERSISTENT COGNITIVE DEFECTS. Heavy, regular
cocaine use results in long-lasting dose-related cognitive defects,
according to a report: http://psychiatry.medscape.com/10697.rhtml
# GENETICS OF NICOTINE DEPENDENCE MAY INFLUENCE PREVENTION. Tantalizing
evidence of a genetic factor in nicotine dependence is emerging from
laboratory and clinical studies, but there are big gaps to be filled
before it can be translated into a smoking prevention or cessation
strategy. http://psychiatry.medscape.com/10735.rhtml
: What's y'r favorite substance of abuse/dependence/addiction [ADA]? Is your
cognition defective? Are you tantalized by evidence? Is your substance ADA
programmed by evolution, aliens, deities, random factors, me? Are you clean?
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# THE PLEASURE PRINCIPLE: How chocolate can help maintain good health. (BBC)
Chocolate may be better for your health than tea because it contains more
of a chemical that could prevent cancer & heart disease, researchers said.
The findings follow earlier research revealing that moderate chocolate
consumption offers health benefits. Fat & sugar are problematic, though.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/health/newsid_413000/413099.stm
: What are the healthiest, most pleasant substances of abuse? Do the voices
in your head direct you to your local chocolate factory? Are you satisfied?
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# Hormone-Treated Beef Thought To Trigger Puberty Sooner. OTTAWA (CP) --
Consumption of hormone-treated beef may be causing girls to reach puberty
earlier than they used to, making them more susceptible to breast cancer.
"No other reason to explain it": http://sightings.com/health3/horm.htm
: Who plans/controls the use of hormones to evolve new types of humans? Are
beef producers reprogramming humanity just for greed, or for other reasons?
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# PROJECT D.A.R.E.: NO EFFECTS AT 10-YEAR FOLLOW-UP. Project D.A.R.E. (Drug
Abuse Resistance Education) may be one of the most popular drug education
programs in the U.S., but the program has no long-term effect on drug use.
http://psychiatry.medscape.com/10730.rhtml
http://psychiatry.medscape.com/10698.rhtml
# VIOLENT BEHAVIOR DECLINING AMONG US HIGH SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH. The percentage
of US high school students who engage in violence-related behaviors, par-
ticularly physical fighting or carrying a weapon, is declining.
http://psychiatry.medscape.com/10798.rhtml
http://psychiatry.medscape.com/10820.rhtml
# Samaritans use humour to cut suicides. (BBC) The UK Samaritans are to use
cartoon characters and ironic humour in a campaign aimed at tackling an
increase in the number of young people who try to kill themselves.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/health/newsid_413000/413608.stm
: What behaviours in youths would you like to control? Is teen suicide a
problem or a solution? Is humor a better preventative of self- and other-
directed violence and substance abuse than other behavior-control methods?
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# COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRISTS BREAK RANKS OVER RESTRAINTS. The president of the
American Association of Community Psychiatrists says that his organization
has 'broken ranks' with the American Psychiatric Association by deciding
to support federal legislation restricting the use of seclusion and
restraints. http://psychiatry.medscape.com/10847.rhtml
: D'ya need to be secluded and/or restrained? Do you want to seclude and/or
restrain others? Do gov't guidelines interfere with those needs and desires?
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SkeptiLinks:
# JFK Plane Explosion Eyewitness 'Compromised' And/Or Missing:
http://www.sightings.com/politics4/missingeye.htm
# GEEK WOMEN IN BONDAGE - The New Pink Collar Ghetto:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=
/technology/archive/1999/08/05/pinkcollar.dtl
# Busy Skies - More Unusual Sightings During The Past Week - NY To Oregon:
http://www.sightings.com/ufo4/flyers8599.htm
@ "Enigma" Research Journal For Unexplained Research:
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