The use of naloxone during the withdrawal syndrome from heroin.
Attempts to repeat in human subjects animal studies in which naloxone stopped withdrawal symptoms after prolonged use of heroin failed. Nevertheless, suggestions for further studies are made, as the subjects' subsequent desire for opiates did seem attenuated.
Vlissides
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DN
Department of Psychiatry, University of Sheffield.
Jenner
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FA
Liappas
I A
IA
D005260:Female; D003932:Heroin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009270:Naloxone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy*
D009270:Naloxone; D003932:Heroin