2012
Guanfacine effects on stress, drug craving and prefrontal activation in cocaine dependent individuals: preliminary findings
Fox HC, Seo D, Tuit K, Hansen J, Kimmerling A, Morgan PT, Sinha R. Guanfacine effects on stress, drug craving and prefrontal activation in cocaine dependent individuals: preliminary findings. Journal Of Psychopharmacology 2012, 26: 958-972. PMID: 22234929, PMCID: PMC3694403, DOI: 10.1177/0269881111430746.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic alpha-2 Receptor AgonistsAdultCocaine-Related DisordersCombined Modality TherapyConnecticutDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodFemaleGuanfacineHumansImagery, PsychotherapyMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedNeuronsPilot ProjectsPrefrontal CortexStress, PsychologicalSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeConceptsCocaine-dependent individualsPrefrontal activityDrug cravingFunctional magnetic resonance imaging sessionDrug cue-induced cravingTreatment-seeking cocaine dependent individualsCue-induced drug cravingDependent individualsMagnetic resonance imaging sessionLateral prefrontal activityCue-induced cravingDrug cue exposureGuanfacine's effectsDrug cuesSubjective cravingImagery conditionPrefrontal activationCue exposurePhysiological arousalCognitive challengesBrain responsesAgonist guanfacineNicotine cravingGuanfacine groupCraving
2008
Pilot Study of Lorazepam and Tiagabine Effects on Sleep, Motor Learning, and Impulsivity in Cocaine Abstinence
Morgan PT, Malison RT. Pilot Study of Lorazepam and Tiagabine Effects on Sleep, Motor Learning, and Impulsivity in Cocaine Abstinence. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2008, 34: 692-702. PMID: 18850496, DOI: 10.1080/00952990802308221.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSleep-dependent learningCocaine-dependent personsEffects of lorazepamCognitive effectsCognitive functionMotor learningTotal sleep timeDependent learningImpulsivitySlow-wave sleepCocaine abstinenceSleep latencyAbstinenceSleep timeSleepDependent personsLearningLight sleepCognitionCocaine administrationSedative hypnoticsPilot studyLorazepamParticipantsDifferent GABA