Aggression and violence represent a significant public health concern and a clinical
challenge for the mental healthcare provider. A great deal has been revealed regarding the …

Note added by the Publisher: The editors of the journal have been alerted to concerns over
potential bias in opinions and bias in the choice of citation sources used in this article. We …

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and conduct disorder overlap behaviorally,
clinically, and cognitively. An important question of potential future clinical relevance is …

Diverse phenotypic associations with the catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) Val 158 Met
polymorphism have been reported. We suggest that some of the complex effects of this …

Hallucinogens fall into several different classes, as broadly defined by pharmacological
mechanism of action, and chemical structure. These include psychedelics, entactogens …

Ayahuasca is a hallucinogenic beverage that is prominent in the ethnomedicine and
shamanism of indigenous Amazonian tribes. Its unique pharmacology depends on the oral …

Hyperplasia of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PA-SMCs) is a hallmark pathological
feature of primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH). Here we found that PA-SMCs from …

Every clinician today needs a basic understanding of what causes violent behavior. The
second edition of Neurobiology of Violence synthesizes current research on the origins of …

Background: Alcoholism is a complex, genetically influenced disorder the cause of which
may be better understood through the study of genetically influenced phenotypes that …

Abstract The neurotransmitter serotonin (5‐HT) has been shown to regulate alcohol
consumption in both animals and humans. Since activity of the 5‐HT transporter protein (5 …