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CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing Service
22 Thomson Place, 47F1
Boston, MA 02210-1212
Phone: 617-856-5900
Fax: 617-856-5901
URL: www.centerwatch.com
- provides consumers and their advocates with a variety of information about clinical research
- publishes newsletters, books, and directories - both free and for sale

Diablo Behavioral Healthcare
4185 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
Suite #210
Danville, CA 94506-4694
Phone: 925-648-4800
Fax: 925-648-2530
URL: www.behaviorquest.com
URL: www.dbhnss.com

MILESTONES Ranch Malibu
One of the premier treatment facilities for substance abuse and other co-occurring disorders. Located on 150 acres in the beautiful Santa Monica mountains, just above Malibu, MILESTONES treats adult men and women of all ages.
We can be reached via email at: info@milestonesranchmalibu.com
24 Hours A Day Call us toll free at (866) 874-9774 or (818) 879-9110
Information and requests can be faxed to (818) 879-9101

Stanley Bipolar Treatment Network
A Program of the Stanley Medical Research Institute
Email: info@bipolarnetwork.org
- promotes understanding about the causes of bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder, and establishes strategies for long-term treatment
- has several centers across the county to contact for information
- participation in network is voluntary, and anyone over 18 years of age with bipolar disorder or schizoaffective disorder is eligible

Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder
Toll Free: 866-240-3250
URL: www.stepbd.org
- offers outpatient treatment for bipolar disorder and studies the effects over time through an ongoing nationwide study
- available at 16 sites across the country most connected with universities

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
1100 Fifteenth St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-835-3400
URL: www.phrma.org
- represents the country's leading research-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
- publishes directory of prescription drug patient assistance programs
- has online publications about prescription drugs and the pharmaceutical industry

This Week's Bipolar News

4 graduate from first Canyon County Mental Health Court
KTVB Boise CALDWELL -- A Canyon County judge says 16 percent of the nation's prison population suffers from a mental illness. Now that same judge is doing her part to help inmates get help, instead of serve time. On Tuesday evening, four Canyon County residents graduated from the first "Mental Health Court." They have all been diagnoised with either bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or major depression ...

National Bipolar Foundation To Celebrate Initiative
The Memphis Daily News
The Memphis-based National Bipolar Foundation today will celebrate its new initiative with the MedicAlert Foundation. Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. is ...

Your Career: More disabilities to be protected
MSNBC
Changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act are redefining the definition of disability to include a host of workers with conditions such as epilepsy, diabetes or bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder - Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - Health - Mental Health - Disorders

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Featured Article:

The Holidays are Coming
by Michele Soloway Sexton

Yes, the holidays are coming, as you can tell by all the Christmas decorations that have been up in stores since before Halloween! So you are probably already feeling some nervousness or pre-holiday jitters concerning your loved one with bipolar disorder.

There is no reason that bipolar disorder should stop you from enjoying the holidays the same as anyone else. You just may have to do some extra planning.

For example, if you are in a gathering of people and you notice that your loved one is having difficulty (acting stressed or anxious) in the situation, make sure that you have a way to leave early without offending anyone or drawing attention to your loved one.

This is easily done ahead of time by saying that although you are glad to be included, you might not be able to stay long, or that you may have to leave unexpectedly. You don't have to give any other excuse than that.

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