Psychosocial interventions
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Many treatment centers are using the behavioral approaches in creating treatment programs for alcoholics because of the widespread belief that excessive drinking is a behavior disorder. Many programs are based on psychological theories of learning, which aim to understand the underlying psychological conflicts which causes the causes men to develop a dependence on alcohol. Only those individuals who are severely dependent on alcohol are given drug treatments.
Publication Name: Trends in Pharmacological Sciences
Subject: Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
ISSN: 0165-6147
Year: 1992
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How they see themselves: big boys will be cowboys
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Places such as Montana have become fashionable as desirable living space for the rich. The open spaces are appealing. Many bring a kind of window dressing environmentalism with them, such as reintroducing the wolf. The lifestyle of the wealthy on their ranches is discussed.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1995
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A timely test
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Pregnant women should be tested for gestational diabetes, since the condition can cause fetal abnormalities and high blood pressure. Those at high risk are women who are obese, have a family history of diabetes or are African American or Hispanic.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1992
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