http://nodulus.extern.ucsd.edu

Autism and Brain Development Research Laboratory
San Diego, CA

In conjunction with Children’s Hospital, San Diego and UCSD, discusses neurophysiological and neuroanatomical basis of autism. Studies the cerebellar and cerebral anatomical abnormalities as well the attentional difficulties common to autism with the sue of MRI’s, functional MRI’s even-related brain potentials, and reaction time behavioral tests.

 

 

http://www.ability.org.uk/autism.html

Autism Index

Contains hyperlinks dealing with all aspects of autism. Contains an Index Page, A-Z Index, Search Engine, Other Links. Invaluable for persons interested in the disorder. From Ability in Gloucestershire, U. K.

 

 

http://web.syr.edu/~jmwobus/autism

Autism Resources

Index of online information and resources on the developmental disabilities of autism and Asperger’s. An organized list of resources about autism, with links for any site dealing with Autism. Invaluable resource.

 

 

http://www.register.com/family-matters/p0000708.htm

ADD/ADHD Information for parents on ADD/ADHD, including diagnosis, treatment options, resources for families. Contains hyperlinks to Dr. Cowan’s ADD lectures.

 

 

http://kidshealth.org/parent/healthy/enuresis.html

Bedwetting: What Parents Need to Know

Discusses facts parents need to know; who’s affected; what can be done; kinds of enuresis; potential for a cure; successful treatments.

 

 

http://www.peds.umn.edu/Centers/NES

National Enuresis Society
Dallas, TX

A non-profit organization of doctors and others building greater awareness and understanding of enuresis. Excellent resources with many hyperlinks.

 

 

http://www.nas.com/downsyn/

Down Syndrome WWW Page

Established in 1995, the Down Syndrome WWW Page offers contemporary articles; FAQ; worldwide information and organizations; inclusion and education resources; parent matching and support groups; conferences.

 

 

http://www.alzheimers.org/unravel.html

Alzheimer’s Disease: Unraveling the Mystery

The National Institute on Aging and National Institutes of Health offer very comprehensive articles dealing with Alzheimer’s disease; search for causes; research on diagnosis; investigation treatments; glossary. Contains many graphic representations of the brain.

 

 

http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/publications/iprc/factline/alcdoses.html

Factline on Alcohol Doses, Measurements, and Blood Alcohol Levels

From the Indiana Prevention Resource Center. Discusses alcohol doses, alcohol measurements, blood alcohol levels.

 

 

http://www.recovery.org/acoa/acoa.1.html

Research on Children of Alcoholics

This Alcohol Alert focuses on three major research questions concerning COAs: (1) What contributes to resilience in some COAs? (2) Do COAs differ from children of nonalcoholics? (3) Are the differences related to parental alcoholism?

 

 

http://www.hyperreal.com/drugs/e4x

E for Ecstasy

Discusses history of ecstasy; what it does and how it works; who takes the drug; dangers; the law; other uses of ecstasy.

 

 

http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/pubs/factline/ampet.html

Factline on Amphetamines

From Indiana Prevention Resource Center at Indiana University. Discusses "look-alike" drugs, methamphetamines, "Crystal," "Ice," "Glass," legal issues.

 

 

http://www.clays.net/~olsen/MEDICAL

Marijuana as a Medicine

Hyperlinks to state and national legislation; court rulings and filings; medical journals and other publications; state and national media; etc.

 

 

http://www.mentalhealth.com/book/p45-mari.html

Marijuana: Facts for Teens

Answers to question teens might have regarding usage; why young people begin to smoke; how marijuana affects school, sports, driving, and other activities; etc.

 

 

http://www.arf.org/isd/pim/cocaine.html

Facts about Cocaine

From Addiction Research Foundation. Reviews information on cocaine as a central nervous system stimulant.

 

 

http://www.tobacco.org

Tobacco BBS Resource Center

A resource center focusing on tobacco and smoking issues. Features tobacco news, information assistance for smokers trying to quit, alerts for tobacco control advocates, open debate on issues of tobacco, nicotine, cigarettes and cigars.

 

 

http://www.erowid.com/entheogens/ghb/ghb.shtml

GHB

Information on uses and abuses of GHB.

 

 

http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/pubs/rohypnol/rohypnol.htm

Rohypnol

Information from Drug Enforcement Administration. Sometimes called "date-rape" drug.

 

 

http://206.31.218.2/schiz

HealthGuide: Schizophrenia

Discusses nature of schizophrenia, causes, symptoms, treatments, living with schizophrenia, working with healthcare professionals, organizations.

 

 

http://earth.execpc.com/~corbeau

Depression Resources List

Good compilation of hyperlinks to resources dealing with depression, bipolar disorder, panic and suicide.

 

 

http://www.pendulum.org

Pendulum Resources

Deals specifically with bipolar disorder.

 

 

http://www.behavenet.com/dadinc/#DAD

Depression after Delivery

Reviews causes, treatments, symptoms, depression and psychosis. Many resources.

 

 

http://www.algy.com/anxiety/menu.shtml

Anxiety-Panic Internet Resource

A grass-roots project involving thousands of people interested in anxiety disorders, such as panic attacks, phobias, shyness, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress. A self-help network dedicated to overcoming and curing overwhelming anxiety.

 

 

http://www.mentalhealth.com/dx/dx-an02.html

Agoraphobia: Diagnosis

Brief description of criteria for agoraphobia. Offers online test to assist in psychiatric diagnosis.

 

 

http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis-rs1/p24-an04.html

Specific Phobia: Research

Summary of research studies dealing with specific phobia (formerly known as simple phobia).

 

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/ocd.htm

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

From the NIMH. Discusses OCD, frequency, key features, causes, treatment, getting help, family issues, special needs, further information, and references.

 

 

http://trauma-pages.com

Baldwin’s Trauma Information Pages

Provides information about traumatic stress for clinicians and researchers in the field. Baldwin’s interests include both clinical and research aspects of trauma responses and their resolution.

 

 

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/anxiety.htm

Anxiety Disorders: NIHM

Excellent reviews of generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, OCD, PTSD, and how to get help.

 

 

http://www.mcjrs.org/txtfiles/chnegmun.txt

Child Neglect and Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

Lengthy article from the U.S. Department of Justice discussing child neglect and Munchausen syndrome.

 

 

http://wchat.on.ca/web/asarc/mpd.html

Child Abuse and Multiple Personality Disorder

By Philip Coons. Reviews the syndrome of multiple personality associated with physical and or sexual abuse in childhood. Describes the history, clinical features, and treatment of multiple personality, particularly in children, in addition to exploring the professional reluctance to make the diagnosis.

 

http://www.anred.com

Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.
Eugene, Oregon

A non-profit organization providing free and low-cost information about anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. Materials include details about recovery and prevention.

 

 

http://www.dlnetwork.com/million.htm

Contemporary Trends in Assessment and Treatment of PD

A home study videocassette by Theodore Millon describing theoretical principles concerning personality and its development from the behavioral, cognitive, intrapsychic, and evolutionary points of view. Millon relates these to the DSM IV.

 

 

http://stange.simple.net.com/psycsite/

PsycSite