Psychiatry Research
Volume 103, Issue 2 , Pages 193-203 , 20 September 2001

A double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study of phenytoin in individuals with impulsive aggression

  • Matthew S Stanford

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +1-504-280-5525; fax: +1-504-280-6049
    • Department of Psychology, University of New Orleans, 2001 Geology & Psychology Bldg., Lakefront, New Orleans, LA 70148-2870, USA
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  • Rebecca J Houston

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    • Department of Psychology, University of New Orleans, 2001 Geology & Psychology Bldg., Lakefront, New Orleans, LA 70148-2870, USA
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  • Charles W Mathias

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    • Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA
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  • Kevin W Greve

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    • Department of Psychology, University of New Orleans, 2001 Geology & Psychology Bldg., Lakefront, New Orleans, LA 70148-2870, USA
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  • Nicole R Villemarette-Pittman

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    • Department of Psychology, University of New Orleans, 2001 Geology & Psychology Bldg., Lakefront, New Orleans, LA 70148-2870, USA
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  • Donald Adams

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    • Jefferson Neurological Associates, Metairie, LA, USA

Received 25 January 2001 ,Revised 29 June 2001 ,Accepted 30 June 2001.

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Psychiatry Research
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