Source: DGNews | Posted 8 years ago
Naltrexone May Be Beneficial in Treating Amphetamine Dependence
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By Glynn Wilson
NEW ORLEANS, LA -- November 20, 2003 -- Naltrexone may potentially decrease the reinforcing effects of amphetamine, and therefore may be used as a treatment for the growing problem of amphetamine dependence. Preliminary evidence from 2 studies reporting results on the subject was presented here November 9th at the Society for Neuroscience 33rd Annual Meeting.
According to the United Nations, there are an estimated 29 million amphetamine addicts around the globe, making it the third most addictive substance behind alcohol and cannabis.
"The potential of naltrexone as an adjunct pharmaceutical for the treatment of amphetamine abuse and dependence is promising," said lead author Nitya Jayaram Lindstr
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