Search for dissertations about: "naltrexone"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the word naltrexone.

2. 1. Compulsive sexual behavior disorder: clinical characteristics and treatment with Naltrexone

   Author : Josephine Savard; Jussi Jokinen; Katarina Görts Öberg; Cecilia Dhejne; Andreas Chatzittofis; Soili Lehto; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; compulsive sexual behavior disorder; Naltrexone; Fluoxetine; hypersexual disorder; sexual addiction; interpersonal violence; suicidal behavior; impulsivity; treatment; psykiatri; Psychiatry;

   Abstract : Background: Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) is characterized by sexual preoccupation and loss of control of sexual behaviors causing distress, negative consequences, and impairment. Despite its high prevalence, the condition is understudied in terms of background factors and treatment. READ MORE

4. 2. Benzodiazepine and opioid dependence. Clinical and meta-analytical studies

   Author : Björn Axel Johansson; Kliniskt Centrum för Hälsofrämjande Vård; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; clinical psychology; psychosomatics; Psychiatry; meta-analysis; opioid dependence; RCT; naltrexone; prescribed drugs; maintenance treatment; methadone; withdrawal symptoms; benzodiazepine dependence; DSM-IV; Psykiatri; klinisk psykologi; psykosomatik;

   Abstract : The thesis contains 4 papers, two clinical studies and two meta-analyses. In the BZD taper study (Paper I) 21 BZD dependent (DSM-IV) patients were included for a 10-day inpatient detoxification. The average defined daily dose (DDD) was 4.7 doses. READ MORE

5. 3. Individual differences in behavior, neurochemistry and pharmacology associated with voluntary alcohol intake

   Author : Shima Momeni; Erika Roman; Bo Söderpalm; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; intermittent access; multivariate concentric square field; open field; risk assessment; risk taking; individual difference; behavior; strain variation; endogenous opioid system; naltrexone; Pharmaceutical Science; Farmaceutisk vetenskap;

   Abstract : Alcohol use disorder is a worldwide public health problem and is a disorder with substantial individual variation. There are suggested links between various behavioral traits, comorbid psychiatric diseases and excessive alcohol consumption. READ MORE

6. 4. Evaluation of Naltrexone as a treatment for amphetamine dependence

   Author : Nitya Jayaram-Lindström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Amphetamine addiction is a disease that affects millions of people worldwide and lacks effective treatment. An estimated 35 million persons are reported to abuse amphetamines, which is more than the total number of cocaine and heroin abusers combined. READ MORE

7. 5. Brain opioid mechanisms in amphetamine induced behaviours

   Author : Jenny Häggkvist; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Amphetamine abuse and dependence are global health problems, affecting large numbers of individuals. Despite extensive research efforts, there has been no evidence-based pharmacotherapy available for amphetamine dependence. READ MORE