Submitted by linda on Mon, 11/11/2019 - 11:57

Badaras R1Jovaisa TLapinskiene IIvaskevicius J.

Read the full paper here  October 2019 

Abstract

CONTEXT:

To describe the role of opioid antagonist induction in reducing stress response and withdrawal symptoms.

OBJECTIVE:

Complexity of naltrexone induction is limiting broader applicability of opioid antagonist-assisted abstinence. The aim of this clinical trial was to assess the stress response to 2 low-dose naltrexone induction protocols under minimal oral sedation.