Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Response to Oral Naltrexone in Alcoholics during Early Withdrawal
PHARMACOPSYCHIATRY, vol.47, pp.151-155, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 47
- Publication Date: 2014
- Doi Number: 10.1055/s-0034-1381983
- Journal Name: PHARMACOPSYCHIATRY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.151-155
- Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Introduction: It is thought that naltrexone may play a significant role in the regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis response to stress. We investigated the HPA axis response following single-dose oral naltrexone administration in the early phase of alcohol withdrawal.