Auricular acupuncture in animals: effects of opiate withdrawal and involvement of endorphins.
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Chronic Pain Program, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA.
D015667:Acupuncture Analgesia; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000097:blood; D000818:Animals; D001921:Brain / Q000378:metabolism; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D004431:Ear, External; D015671:Electroacupuncture / Q000379:methods*; D004723:Endorphins / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D051379:Mice; D009021:Morphine Dependence / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D009270:Naloxone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009292:Narcotic Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D051381:Rats; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*
D004723:Endorphins; D009292:Narcotic Antagonists; D009270:Naloxone; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone