1999
Naloxone Challenge in Smokers: Preliminary Evidence of an Opioid Component in Nicotine Dependence
Krishnan-Sarin S, Rosen M, O'Malley S. Naloxone Challenge in Smokers: Preliminary Evidence of an Opioid Component in Nicotine Dependence. JAMA Psychiatry 1999, 56: 663-668. PMID: 10401515, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.56.7.663.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndogenous opioid systemOpioid systemNicotine dependenceOpiate-like withdrawalNicotine-dependent individualsDose-dependent increaseNicotine-dependent subjectsPreliminary evidenceOpioid componentAdrenal axisNaloxone challengeWithdrawal signsCortisol releaseNeuroendocrine parametersNicotine cravingCigarette smokeLong-term exposureCortisol levelsBaseline levelsLow dosesSubjective signsNaloxoneSmokersChallenge proceduresSymptoms
1998
The effect of lamotrigine on naloxone-precipitated opiate withdrawal
Rosen M, Pearsall H, Kosten T. The effect of lamotrigine on naloxone-precipitated opiate withdrawal. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 1998, 52: 173-176. PMID: 9800147, DOI: 10.1016/s0376-8716(98)00057-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHydromorphone–Naloxone Combinations in Opioid-Dependent Humans Under a Naloxone Novel-Response Discrimination Procedure
Oliveto A, Rosen M, Kosten T, Hameedi F, Woods S, Kosten T. Hydromorphone–Naloxone Combinations in Opioid-Dependent Humans Under a Naloxone Novel-Response Discrimination Procedure. Experimental And Clinical Psychopharmacology 1998, 6: 169-178. PMID: 9608349, DOI: 10.1037/1064-1297.6.2.169.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNaloxone-appropriate respondingNovel-appropriate respondingDose-related increaseNovel-response drug discrimination procedureOpioid-dependent humansDose-related decreaseDrug discrimination procedureHuman laboratory modelOpioid withdrawalDiscrimination procedureNaloxoneHydromorphoneNonhuman dataAppropriate respondingRespondingPlaceboMethadone
1997
Effects of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) in opioid-dependent patients
Rosen M, Pearsall H, Woods S, Kosten T. Effects of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) in opioid-dependent patients. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 1997, 14: 149-154. PMID: 9258859, DOI: 10.1016/s0740-5472(96)00157-2.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1996
A pilot study of dextromethorphan in naloxone-precipitated opiate withdrawal
Rosen M, McMahon T, Woods S, Pearsall H, Kosten T. A pilot study of dextromethorphan in naloxone-precipitated opiate withdrawal. European Journal Of Pharmacology 1996, 307: 251-257. PMID: 8836612, DOI: 10.1016/0014-2999(96)00249-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNaloxone-precipitated opiate withdrawalOpiate withdrawalOpiate-dependent subjectsPre-clinical studiesConsiderable inter-individual variabilityPretreatment 1 hInter-individual variabilityIntramuscular naloxoneDextromethorphanPilot studyWithdrawal measuresPlaceboNaloxoneMethadoneWithdrawalSubjectsDifferent daysRandomized designThe Effect of Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid on Naloxone-Precipitated Opiate Withdrawal
Rosen M, Pearsall H, Woods S, Kosten T. The Effect of Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid on Naloxone-Precipitated Opiate Withdrawal. Neuropsychopharmacology 1996, 14: 187-193. PMID: 8866702, DOI: 10.1016/0893-133x(95)00087-t.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGamma-hydroxybutyric acidAnti-withdrawal effectSpontaneous opiate withdrawalOpiate withdrawalDouble-blind challengesNaloxone-precipitated opiate withdrawalGHB administrationGHB pretreatmentIntravenous naloxoneGHB effectsBalanced randomizationNaloxoneGABA metaboliteConsecutive daysWithdrawal measuresSignificant attenuationPrior studiesWithdrawalPretreatmentPlaceboMg/70InpatientsLevorphanolAdministration