Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
April 18, 2007
M A Gillman, F J Lichtigfeld, T N Young
Alcoholism is a global problem with 5-10% of the world's population demonstrating alcohol-related diseases. One of the most severe consequences of alcohol dependence is the withdrawal syndrome, for which benzodiazepines are the most popular current treatment. An alternative method to benzodiazepine employs psychotropic analgesic nitrous oxide (PAN). To assess the effects of PAN for treating...
Behaviour Change
April 1, 2007
Melissa J. Ree, Mark A. Craigie
AbstractResearch on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT; Segal, Williams, & Teasdale, 2002a) has supported the effectiveness of this approach for use with preventing relapse in recurrent depression. This study evaluated the use of MBCT in a heterogeneous sample of 26 psychiatric outpatients with mood and/or anxiety disorders. Results from both completer and intent to treat analyses showed...
European Journal of Pharmacology
January 26, 2007
Daniela Braida, Valeria Limonta, Lorenzo Malabarba et al.
The mechanism mediating the effects of cannabinoids on anxiety-related responses appear to involve cannabinoid CB1 and non-CB1 receptors. However, other neurotransmitters may play a role in such effect. This study shows evidence of an interaction between endocannabinoid system and serotonin (5-HT), 1A receptor subtype on anxiety-like behavior in Sprague-Dawley rats. The exogenous cannabinoid...
Holistic Nursing Practice
2007
Priscilla D Abercrombie, Anita Zamora, Abner P Korn
Although the incidence rate of cervical cancer has decreased over the last several years, low-income ethnic minority women remain at increased risk for morbidity and mortality from cervical cancer. We conducted a pilot study to examine the feasibility and acceptability of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program among multiethnic low-income women with abnormal Pap smears. Spanish- and...
Neurosciences
2007
B. Issa
Cannabis is one of the oldest, and one of the most widely abused substances. It is available in all parts of the world where it is used commonly as a recreational drug when smoked or consumed in some other ways. It also has some medicinal potential, the reason for which some are calling for its legalization. Cannabis has been associated with several psychiatric problems such as anxiety...
Psychopharmacology
January 2007
Q David Walker, Christina N Williams, Rakesh P Jotwani et al.
3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA; "Ecstasy") use has been associated with acute toxicities and persistent depletion of the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-HT). This study investigates whether sex differences in the acute and long-term effects of MDMA exist. Male and female rats received saline or 15 mg/kg MDMA, ip, bid for 4 days. Temperature was monitored on days 1 and 4. Locomotor...
Psychopharmacology
January 2007
Manuel E. Tancer, Chris‐ellyn Johanson
The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of serotonin (5-HT) in the effects of oral 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) in humans. The subjective and physiological effects of 1.5 mg/kg MDMA were evaluated after 20 mg fluoxetine in eight recreational MDMA users in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. During phase 1, participants were maintained on placebo for at least 5...
2007
W. B. Weymouth
Psychologists of diverse orientations have utilized breathing interventions for a wide range of purposes and in a myriad of contexts. In order to provide therapists with more objective knowledge on breathing interventions, this paper presents an overview of both the theoretical' and the empirical literature related to the breath. The psychological applications of breathing are present in three...
Apollo (University of Cambridge)
2007
Konstantinos Zorbas
1 citation
This dissertation examines suspicions and accusations of affliction with curses in the Republic of Tuva, south Siberia (Russia). Based on a sample of consultations between shamans and clients regarding curse-inflicted misfortunes, as well as on sociological and statistical sources about post-Soviet Tuva, this thesis identifies a significant incidence of curse accusations in contemporary Tuva. I...
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
2007
Helané Wahbeh, Carlo Calabrese, Heather Zwickey
Binaural beat technology (BBT) products are sold internationally as personal development and health improvement tools. Producers suggest benefit from regular listening to binaural beats including reduced stress and anxiety, and increased focus, concentration, motivation, confidence, and depth in meditation. Binaural beats are auditory brainstem responses that originate in the superior olivary...