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Topics include: A different way to treat opiate addictions, talking to your kids about homosexuality, dads are becoming "real dads" and partners, ADHD kids more likely to bully, stress during pregancy brings higher risk of baby developing schizophrenia, and "Everyone is trying to force me into in-patient treatment for depression."

>Antipsychotics May Speed Alzheimer's Decline
The drugs used to treat aggression in Alzheimer's patients don't provide any benefit and may lead to reduced verbal abilities.

>Is Seroquel Maker Paying for Good Reports?
 U.S. Senator questions why lead author of study indicating kids do well on Seroquel is receiving 100s of thousands of dollars from AstraZeneca.

> Older Women More Likely Than Men To Suffer Depression
Researchers have stated that it is more likely for older women to suffer from symptoms of depression, and for longer period of time, than older men.

> Many Top Medications Have Psychiatric Side-Effects
Suicide, compulsive gambling, sleep driving.  Those are some of the side-effects of today's major prescription medications.  And the FDA warns patients to read drug labels; especially the side-effects section.

>Abilify Approved for Kids
...ages 10-17 for help in treating Bipolar I with or without psychotic features.

>Gambling Addiction on Campus Growing
...yet many college students have no idea of signs of gambling addiction and colleges don't offer gambling awareness programs.

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