The effect of naltrexone on alcohol's stimulant properties and self-administration behavior in social drinkers: influence of gender and genotype.

E, Setiawan; RO, Pihl; SM, Cox; C, Gianoulakis; RM, Palmour; C, Benkelfat; M, Leyton

doi:10.1111/j.1530-0277.2011.01446.x

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The effect of naltrexone on alcohol's stimulant properties and self-administration behavior in social drinkers: influence of gender and genotype.

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Setiawan E

Pihl RO

Cox SM

Abstract

Background Few pharmacological treatments for alcohol dependence are available. Moreover, the best supported treatment, naltrexone hydrochloride, appears to work for only some.Methods To investigate potential predictors of these differential responses, 40 social drinkers (20 women) were administered...

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