Journal article
Increase in brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression in early crack cocaine withdrawal
Abstract
Recent reports suggest that brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) could be a biomarker for relapse, drug craving and withdrawal severity. In particular, elevated BDNF levels among former cocaine users have been associated with higher rates of relapse in 90 d. However, no data are available on BDNF levels at baseline and during crack cocaine withdrawal. This study evaluated BDNF among crack cocaine users during inpatient treatment, before and …
Authors
von Diemen L; Kapczinski F; Sordi AO; de Magalhães Narvaez JC; Guimarães LSP; Kessler FHP; Pfaffenseller B; de Aguiar BW; de Moura Gubert C; Pechansky F
Journal
The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 33–40
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
January 2014
DOI
10.1017/s146114571300103x
ISSN
1461-1457