An Investigation of Water Lithium Concentrations and Rates of Violent Acts in 11 Texas Counties: Can an Association Be Easily Shown?

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Sir: It has been suggested that lithium may be effective inthe general treatment of impulsive aggression,¹ and quite a bitof literature has demonstrated an association of decreased suicidalbehavior with lithium treatment.² Although there havebeen some negative studies,^3,4 several studies have suggested anassociation of lower lithium consumption with impulsive andaggressive behavior in humans.’ ‹