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Screening Those at Risk of Psychosis May Help Prevent Violence

July 17, 2017

A study showed that violent thoughts and recent violent behavior may predict future violence in people at high risk for psychosis.

Heavy Cannabis Users Have Lower Dopamine Release in Brain

Heavy cannabis use may alter the brain's dopamine system, revealing patterns of addiction commonly seen in other types of illicit drug use.

Combination of Genetics, Stress, Dieting Triggers Anorexia-Like Condition in Mice

Columbia researchers have created a new mouse model of anorexia that may reveal new ways to treat the disorder.

Study Finds Brain Marker of Poor Memory in Schizophrenia Patients

The biomarker is an important step toward understanding and treating one of the most devastating symptoms of schizophrenia.

Long-acting Treatment for Opioid Addiction Reduces Risk of Relapse

Long-acting naltrexone reduced the risk of relapse among people being treated for opioid dependence, a new study reports.

Marijuana Use Disorder On the Rise, But Few Receive Treatment

Researchers from Columbia and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism have found that the number of Americans with marijuana use disorder has nearly doubled, but few get treatment.

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