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Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online The human brain is capable of deciphering all kinds of social cues and interpreting them into perceptions about people or situations. Now, a group of German researchers has found that joyous or mocking laughter can spark activity in the social centers of the brain, while tickle-induced giggling does not have the same effect. "Laughing at someone and laughing with someone leads to different social consequences," said lead author Dirk...
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Your new romantic partner says you're "soul mates," and quickly proclaims undying love. You fall head over heels--into a web of deceit and destruction. It's called "love fraud," and a new book helps you avoid it: "Red Flags of Love Fraud--10 signs you're dating a sociopath." (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130509/PH10477-a ) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130509/PH10477-b ) The author, Donna Andersen of...
Opponents testify that young children in crisis will suffer immeasurably by the elimination of such services CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by Massachusetts Nurses Association/National Nurses United: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060525/NETH016LOGO) Family members, nurses, care providers, legislators and mental health advocates from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill packed the Macht Auditorium at...
Not only are women who have experienced violence from their partner (intimate partner violence) at higher risk of becoming depressed, but women who are depressed may also be at increased risk of experiencing intimate partner violence, according to a study by international researchers published in this week's PLOS Medicine. Furthermore, there may also be a link between intimate partner violence and subsequent suicide among women, but little evidence to support a similar finding in men....
Call Scheduled Today for 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALXA) announced today that they have entered into an exclusive U.S. license and supply agreement with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (NYSE: TEVA) for ADASUVE(®) (Staccato(®) loxapine). Alexza will be hosting a conference call to discuss this transaction at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Conference Call InformationAnalysts and investors can...
Adasuve® (loxapine) inhalation powder is approved in the U.S. for the acute treatment of agitation associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder NORTH WALES, Pa. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (NYSE: TEVA), and Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALXA) announced today that the companies have entered into an exclusive U.S. license and supply agreement for ADASUVE...
Recovery Associates is a drug and alcohol treatment center known for its innovative programs and progressive treatment methods. Recently, they have begun renting out coffee houses and hosting Open Mic Nights for their clients. West Palm Beach, Florida (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 So much of addiction revolves around shame. Shame can cause an individual to turn to drugs, abusing substances to numb the pain of past trauma and feelings of worthlessness. It can also keep addicts out there using as...
This new feature will provide clients with 24/7 online appointment scheduling and appointment reminders reducing no-shows up to 40%. Boulder, CO (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 TherapySites announced today a new online scheduling calendar to their website package. This new feature means TherapySites will offer an all-inclusive website package that allows clients to book appointments online. TherapySites specializes in creating websites that are engaging, professional, cost-effective, and extremely...
In a recent edition of the Journal of Adolescent Health , The UCLA Center for Behavioral and Addiction Medicine recently published a study conducted alongside a community-based substance treatment program Behavioral Health Services. After examining meth usage, the results highlight the dangers of addiction in adolescent girls, compared to boys. Malibu, CA (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 Researchers at UCLA published the results of a study that appears to show evidence of the greater severity of meth...
Experts at the Asheville Jung Center are planning a Webinar discussing new material that will be released in DSM-V including changes to the diagnosis and treatment of Substance Abuse. Asheville, NC (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 There are several changes regarding Substance Abuse in DSM-V. The Asheville Jung Center is hosting a global webinar on May 22nd, 2013 that will discuss the major changes in DSM-V including those that pertain to substance abuse. Instead of having the distinction between...
