A Laboratory Model for Heroin Abuse Medications - 8
Heroin Dependence, Opioid-Related Disorders, Substance-Related Disorders
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Heroin Dependence focused on measuring heroin, opioid disorders, substance related disorders
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criterion DSM IV criteria for opioid dependence No major mood, psychotic, or anxiety disorder Physically healthy Able to perform study procedures 21-45 years of age Current use of i.v. heroin in amounts/frequencies Not seeking treatment for opioid dependence Exclusion Criterion DSM IV criteria for dependence on drugs other Participants requesting treatment Participants on parole or probation Pregnancy or lactation Birth, miscarriage or abortion with 6 months Recent history of or current significant violent behavior Current major Axis I psychopathology, other than heroin dependence ( e.g., mood disorder with functional impairment or suicide risk, schizophrenia), which might interfere with ability to participate in the study Hepatitis with SGOT or SGPT > 3 times normal Significant suicide risk Current or history of chronic pain Sensitivity, allergy, or contraindication to opioids
Sites / Locations
- Columbia University
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Opiates
Opiate-dependent individuals who were currently not seeking treatment for their drug use, completed the 6-week protocol.