Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) and depressive illnesses are highly prevalent, frequently co-occur,
and are associated with worse outcomes when paired. The assessment and treatment …

Clinical and forensic evaluators are often faced with the task of answering unique questions
about capacity and competency. One seldom-discussed question is that of an individual's …

Discussion The perceptual disturbances experienced by Mr. X were of 2 varieties:
hallucinations—sensory experiences in the absence of salient sensory input (eg, seeing and hearing …

The term stimulant refers to a diverse array of natural and synthetic compounds whose use
results in varying degrees of euphoria, as well as heightened attention, wakefulness, and …

RAG1 and RAG2 are the lymphocyte-specific components of the V(D)J recombinase. In vitro
analyses of RAG function have relied on soluble, highly truncated “core” RAG proteins. To …

We can now predict the development of Type 1A (Immune Mediated) diabetes primarily
through the determination of four biochemically characterized islet autoantibodies [insulin, …

Efficient response to health care needs when clinical resources are limited is a critical issue
in health care delivery. Technologies such as telemedicine hold promise to support adaptive …

In the past several decades, addiction has become increasingly understood as a complex
disorder with biological, social, spiritual, and economic underpinnings. This understanding …

This book serves as a tool for general psychiatrists, medical students, residents, and fellows
looking for a clinically relevant and high-yield overview of addiction psychiatry in …

Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are less prevalent in pregnant women than in nonpregnant
women, but these disorders can create a host of clinical challenges when encountered. …