Intensive Behavioral Interventions Needed to Reduce Amphetamine Use, Which Is Linked to HIV Risk

Intensive behavioral interventions needed to reduce amphetamine use, which is linked to HIV risk
A paper in The Lancet Series on HIV in people who use drugs looks at the relationship between amphetamine drug use and HIV. Among the conclusions are that because of the increased HIV risk associated with amphetamine use, amphetamine users should have ready access to HIV prevention interventions, including HIV testing. Furthermore, treatment for amphetamine dependence should be more integrated …
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Bonding Hormone Improves Symptoms of Schizophrenia
The same hormone that helps mothers and babies bond may help ease the symptoms of schizophrenia. New research studying the effects of oxytocin suggests that the hormone may have a potential benefit in treating patients with schizophrenia. Dr. David Feifel from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California in San Diego, and his research team, found that a […]
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