Journal article
Effects of naltrexone on cortisol levels in heavy drinkers
Abstract
The primary objectives of this study were to: (a) examine the neuroendocrine effects of naltrexone vs. placebo by comparing serum cortisol levels; and (b) test the biobehavioral correlates of naltrexone-induced changes in cortisol. Non-treatment seeking heavy drinkers (n=37) completed two intravenous alcohol administrations, one after naltrexone (50 mg) and one after placebo. Cortisol levels were measured at baseline and after alcohol intake …
Authors
Ray LA; MacKillop J; Leggio L; Morgan M; Hutchison KE
Journal
Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, Vol. 91, No. 4, pp. 489–494
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
February 2009
DOI
10.1016/j.pbb.2008.09.004
ISSN
0091-3057