2005
Efficacy of dose and contingency management procedures in LAAM-maintained cocaine-dependent patients
Oliveto A, Poling J, Sevarino K, Gonsai K, McCance-Katz E, Stine S, Kosten T. Efficacy of dose and contingency management procedures in LAAM-maintained cocaine-dependent patients. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2005, 79: 157-165. PMID: 16002025, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2005.01.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHC groupOpioid useContingency management proceduresCocaine useEfficacy of DoseOverall opioid useOpioid withdrawal symptomsHigh-dose groupLow-dose groupLY groupDrug-free urineCocaine-dependent patientsCocaine-dependent participantsBaseline characteristicsMaintenance doseWithdrawal symptomsClinical trialsCocaine abstinenceOpioidsLAAMUrine samplesHY groupAbstinenceDoseUrine
2000
Comparison of intravenous cocaethylene and cocaine in humans
Hart C, Jatlow P, Sevarino K, McCance-Katz E. Comparison of intravenous cocaethylene and cocaine in humans. Psychopharmacology 2000, 149: 153-162. PMID: 10805610, DOI: 10.1007/s002139900363.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlood pressureActive drug conditionsDouble-blind studyDiastolic blood pressureSystolic blood pressureTransesterification of cocaineCocaine-dependent participantsStudy drugMetabolite of cocaineHeart rateSlow clearanceDrug conditionsSeparate daysHuman volunteersSubjective effectsPharmacological propertiesEquivalent dosesCocainePlaceboSignificant increaseSimilar differencesCocaethyleneExperimental sessionsSubjective measuresPrevious studies