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The Neuroleptic Treatment Of Schizophrenia: Dosing Strategies, Depot Preparations And Novel Medications, Alexander S. Young M.D.

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

Significant progress has been made over the past decade in the use of antipsychotic medication. An improved understanding of neuroleptic side effects has led to the development of new clinical strategies for dosing traditional medications. Traditional medications have become widely used in depot preparations. Risperidone, a new medication with an improved side effect profile, has recently become available. Clozapine, a novel medication, has entered widespread use. The use of these new clinical technologies is briefly discussed, along with the implications they have for the role of the psychiatrist in community mental health settings.

Ultradian Cycles Of Mood In Normal And Depressed Subjects, Donald P. Hall Jr., M.D., David Benedek M.D., Audrey Chang

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

Objective: To study ultradian cycles of mood in four inpatient groups.

Method: We assessed the mood of depressed and nondepressed subjects, on an hourly basis, between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. for two consecutive days using a visual analog scale of mood. Hourly mood scores for each group were plotted against time.

Results: We found ultradian cycles with mean lengths of 3-4 hours in all groups. The major depressive episode and adjustment disorder depression groups, however, had ultradian cycles of significantly greater amplitude than ward staff.

Conclusions: Depressed patients demonstrate greater amplitude in ultradian cycles of mood than nondepressed subjects.

Smoking Rates After Cessation Of Alcohol And/Or Cocaine: A Pilot Study, Timothy R. Jennings M.D.

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

Objective: To assess the change in smoking rates in alcohol and/or cocaine dependent patients after the cessation of the primary drug of use.

Design: A self-report questionnaire was administered upon admission to a Residential Treatment Facility, in the fourth week, and in the final (sixth) week of the program. The control group was administered a self-report questionnaire at the time of intake as controls and again four and six weeks later.

Setting: Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) a 30 bed inpatient alcohol and drug treatment unit, at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia.

Patients: A Total of 42 patients; 37 …

Editor's Column, Carmen Z. Harlan M.D.

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

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