
Experts Tell the Truth about Pot
Marijuana use can be problematic but only rarely leads to addiction
Hal Arkowitz is a psychology professor at the University of Arizona. The authors thank Lori Marino for her generous help with this article. Credit: Sean McCabe
Marijuana use can be problematic but only rarely leads to addiction
People are not always devastated by a death and should be allowed to recover in their own ways
True sufferers are often troubled—and yet time and treatment can often improve their lives
Although many therapists think it is possible, research raises doubts
Severe mental illness alone is not generally enough to cause violent behavior
Research suggests limits to looking on the sunny side of life
For some heavy drinkers, the answer is a tentative yes
The insanity defense, rarely used, is widely misunderstood
Why Dr. Phil and Dr. Laura won't solve your problems
How destructive is Internet porn?
Men are more dangerous, but women can be just as aggressive
A diagnosis of schizophrenia is not always grounds for despair
Eyewitness testimony is fickle and, all too often, shockingly inaccurate
Are non-Western conditions truly distinct from those in the U.S. and Europe?
Researchers point to external causes of—and fixes for—the obesity pandemic
If you have the idea that every patient curses unpredictably, think again
Does a full moon really trigger strange behavior?
Studies confirm that during hypnosis subjects are not in a sleeplike state but are awake
A better understanding of the path from stress to anxiety to full-blown panic disorder offers soothing news for sufferers
Reviews and recommendations from the October/November 2008 issue of Scientific American MIND
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