Journal article
Understanding Naltrexone Mechanism of Action and Pharmacogenetics in Asian Americans via Behavioral Economics: A Preliminary Study
Abstract
A behavioral economic approach to understanding the relative value of alcohol may be useful for advancing medication development for alcoholism. Naltrexone is a heavily researched and moderately effective treatment for alcohol dependence making it a good candidate for a proof-of-concept study of behavioral economics and alcoholism pharmacotherapy. This study examines naltrexone efficacy and pharmacogenetics in terms of the relative value of …
Authors
Bujarski S; MacKillop J; Ray LA
Journal
Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 181–190
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Publication Date
June 2012
DOI
10.1037/a0027379
ISSN
1064-1297