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After the initial telephone screening, potentially eligible candidates will meet with staff and receive a lay-language explanation of the study. Candidates will review, ask about, and sign the informed consent form for the study. Those who have difficulty understanding the information will be able
We propose a novel pharmacological strategy for treating alcohol and nicotine dependence concomitantly.
The reinforcing effects of both alcohol and nicotine are mediated through the cortico-mesolimbic dopamine (CMDA) system, and the concomitant use of both drugs enhances their pharmacological
Primary objective: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) provides a non-invasive means of inhibiting brain neural activity. This pilot study will test whether 5 days of single pulse (sp) TMS reduces cue-induced nicotine craving and use in cigarette smokers.
Hypothesis: We predict that active spTMS
The study will be conducted in Geha Mental Health Center. A total of 80 adolescent non-psychotic smokers will be recruited for this study. A smoker is defined as a cosumer of at least 5 cigarettes daily. A total of 80 patients will be recruited from the adolescent psychiatric wards or the adolescent
After obtaining consent, patients will enter a two week stabilization phase followed by a 14 week treatment phase. The treatment phase begins with a 9 session group therapy led by clinic nurses trained in the educational model of the American Cancer Association. Subjects will begin the double-blind,