Topic: naltrexone (30 articles)

Description: Naltrexone is an opiate antagonist used in the treatment of opiate and alcohol addiction. It blocks the effects of opiates so that if a user chooses to take an opiate after taking naltrexone, they do not experience much (any) effect. This helps improve abstinence in those who can maintain taking the daily dose of naltrexone. ((5a)-17-(cyclopropylmethyl)-4,5-epoxy-3,14-dihydroxymorphinan-6-one)

A Week of Woe for Genzyme, A CPR App for Your iPhone, A Better Treatment for ...
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xconomy - A Week of Woe for Genzyme, A CPR App for Your iPhone, A Better Treatment for Opioid Dependence, and More Boston-Area Life Sciences News ! Xconomy A Week of Woe for Genzyme, A CPR App for Your iPhone, A Better Treatment for Opioid Dependence, and More Boston-Area Life Sciences News more effective than a placebo at treating dependence on... (Thu Nov 19 05:09:12 2009 PST)

SCI3: New Frontiers in Alcoholism and Addiction Treatment
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ingentaconnect - IngentaConnect New Frontiers in Alcoholism and Addiction Treatment Drug addiction and alcoholism are behavioural disorders characterized by a profound alteration of several brain circuits induced by chronic drug use. buprenorphine methadone suboxone. (Tue Nov 17 19:18:51 2009 PST) [also ingentaconnect15497]

Leerink Swann Upgrades Alkermes (ALKS) to Outperform; Significant Market ...
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streetinsider - StreetInsider.com - Leerink Swann Upgrades Alkermes (ALKS) to Outperform; Significant Market Opportunity in Opioid Dependence StreetInsider.com - Leerink Swann Upgrades Alkermes (ALKS) to Outperform; Significant Market Opportunity in Opioid Dependence Leerink Swann Upgrades Alkermes (ALKS) to Outperform; Significant Market Opportunity in Opioid Dependence Leerink Swann Upg... (Tue Nov 17 05:08:44 2009 PST)

American Biotech Labs' ASAP Antibacterial Silver Gel receives FDA 510(k ...
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news-medical - (US) Experts say naltrexone implants for drug dependency are risky. (Tue Nov 17 04:49:29 2009 PST) [also news-medical.net10248, news-medical.net10018, news-medical.net13029, news-medical.net11068]

Studies reveal link between parental monitoring and decreased marijuana usage ...
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news-medical - (US) Studies reveal link between parental monitoring and decreased marijuana usage in adolescents Experts say naltrexone implants for drug dependency are risky Studies reveal link between parental monitoring and decreased marijuana usage in adolescents Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug by adolescents. (Tue Nov 17 01:04:09 2009 PST)

Michael Cowley, Obesity Expert, Named Life Scientist Of The Year
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ethioplanet - (US) Contrave combines new formulations of two existing drugs: Bupropion, an antidepressant; and Naltrexone, an addiction medication. (Mon Nov 16 17:35:09 2009 PST)

Alkermes' Vivitrol succeeds in opiate study
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idahostatesman - (US) CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Alkermes Inc. said a late stage clinical trial show... (Mon Nov 16 17:20:21 2009 PST)

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• http://www.erowid.org/pharms/naltrexone/

Concept definition

• naltrexone