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Fair Oaks Clinical Research Center

Miller NS; Gold MS; Pottash AC
PMID: 2752192
ISSN: 0952-0481
CID: 22211

A 12-step treatment approach for marijuana (Cannabis) dependence

Miller NS; Gold MS; Pottash AC
Marijuana (Cannabis) dependence (addiction) is a disorder for which treatment is essential and relatively sophisticated. A basic assumption in the treatment model is that marijuana addiction involves pathological processes in the physical, mental (cognitive), and emotional (mood) states of the addicted individual. These pathological processes constitute a disease entity that is diagnosable, treatable, and has a predictable course. One approach for the treatment of marijuana addiction involves physicians, psychologists, counselors, and social workers who treat the disease of marijuana addiction. We present this approach to treatment of marijuana addiction as representative of a popular method but not as the only modality available
PMID: 2687482
ISSN: 0740-5472
CID: 22212

Alcohol dependence and its medical consequences

Miller NS; Gold MS; Cocores JA; Pottash AC
PMID: 3050633
ISSN: 0028-7628
CID: 22213

Sexual dysfunction in abusers of cocaine and alcohol

Cocores JA; Miller NS; Pottash AC; Gold MS
Sexual dysfunction is not uncommon in alcoholics and in cocaine addicts. Alcohol abuse frequently develops along with cocaine dependence and the reverse is also common. We examined the sexual history of this common dually-addicted population. Sexual dysfunction was found in 62% (N = 50) of male cocaine and alcohol abusers consecutively admitted to a substance disorder treatment unit. The influence of cocaine and alcohol on commonly studied neurotransmitters and hormones along with their influence on sexual function are discussed
PMID: 2902781
ISSN: 0095-2990
CID: 22214

Cocaine abuse, attention deficit disorder, and bipolar disorder [Case Report]

Cocores JA; Patel MD; Gold MS; Pottash AC
Cocaine is a potent dopamine agonist that frequently stimulates the central nervous system and is often manifested by increased psychomotor activity, impulsivity, euphoria, and rapid thoughts. Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and bipolar disorder also present with physical restlessness, racing thoughts, distractibility, and mood instability. Although these three disorders rarely appear in the same individual, they are important differential diagnoses when considering any one illness with the above symptom complexes. We report two cases of cocaine abuse with ADD residual type in patients who were previously diagnosed as having atypical bipolar disorder. The adverse effects were reversed by the dopamine agonist bromocriptine
PMID: 3598571
ISSN: 0022-3018
CID: 22215

'Crack'. Early report on a new drug epidemic

Washton AM; Gold MS; Pottash AC
PMID: 3763534
ISSN: 0032-5481
CID: 22216

Treatment outcome in cocaine abusers

Washton AM; Gold MS; Pottash AC
PMID: 3092094
ISSN: 1046-9516
CID: 22217

Opiate and cocaine dependencies. Techniques to help counter the rising tide

Washton AM; Gold MS; Pottash AC
Clonidine (Catapres) is a safe and effective agent for detoxification of selected opiate addicts. It seems best suited for transitional treatment between opiate dependency and aftercare with naltrexone (Trexan). The current epidemic of cocaine abuse in the United States is associated with intensified usage patterns and an increased prevalence of adverse medical consequences. Successful treatment of the cocaine abuser may require either hospitalization or structured outpatient treatment in a specialized program
PMID: 3983028
ISSN: 0032-5481
CID: 22218

Cocaine abuse: techniques of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment

Washton AM; Gold MS; Pottash AC
PMID: 3870750
ISSN: 0732-0868
CID: 22219

Adolescent cocaine abusers [Letter]

Washton AM; Gold MS; Pottash AC; Semlitz L
PMID: 6148489
ISSN: 0140-6736
CID: 22220