2002
Ketoconazole increases cocaine and opioid use in methadone maintained patients
Kosten T, Oliveto A, Sevarino K, Gonsai K, Feingold A. Ketoconazole increases cocaine and opioid use in methadone maintained patients. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2002, 66: 173-180. PMID: 11906804, DOI: 10.1016/s0376-8716(01)00198-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCortisol synthesis inhibitorOpioid usePlacebo treatmentCocaine useDouble-blind trialMorning cortisol levelsStress-induced reinstatementCocaine-related behaviorsSynthesis inhibitorSubstance abuse problemsMethadone treatmentWithdrawal symptomsKetoconazole treatmentPharmacological adrenalectomyClinical trialsBlind trialSide effectsCocaine abuseCortisol levelsMethadoneNormal valuesPatientsSubjective effectsKetoconazoleTreatment implications
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