alprazolam has been researched along with Heroin Dependence in 5 studies
Alprazolam: A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238)
alprazolam : A member of the class of triazolobenzodiazepines that is 4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine carrying methyl, phenyl and chloro substituents at positions 1, 6 and 8 respectively. Alprazolam is only found in individuals that have taken this drug.
Heroin Dependence: Strong dependence or addiction, both physiological and emotional, upon HEROIN.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Alprazolam was detected among increasing proportions of HRDs, from 5." | 1.39 | Recent increase in detection of alprazolam in Victorian heroin-related deaths. ( Degenhardt, L; Dobbin, MD; Drummer, OH; Nielsen, S; Rintoul, AC, 2013) |
| "Clonidine hydrochloride is an alpha(2)-adrenergic agonist commonly prescribed as an antihypertensive agent." | 1.32 | Intentional clonidine patch ingestion by 3 adults in a detoxification unit. ( Rapko, DA; Rastegar, DA, 2003) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (20.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 4 (80.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Rintoul, AC | 2 |
| Dobbin, MD | 2 |
| Nielsen, S | 1 |
| Degenhardt, L | 1 |
| Drummer, OH | 1 |
| Soh, TW | 1 |
| Moylan, S | 1 |
| Rapko, DA | 1 |
| Rastegar, DA | 1 |
5 other studies available for alprazolam and Heroin Dependence
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Recent increase in detection of alprazolam in Victorian heroin-related deaths.
Topics: Alprazolam; Australia; Coroners and Medical Examiners; Drug Prescriptions; Heroin Dependence; Humans | 2013 |
Systematic postmarketing surveillance needed for misused psychoactive pharmaceutical drugs.
Topics: Alprazolam; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedatives | 2013 |
Systematic postmarketing surveillance needed for misused psychoactive pharmaceutical drugs.
Topics: Alprazolam; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedatives | 2013 |
Systematic postmarketing surveillance needed for misused psychoactive pharmaceutical drugs.
Topics: Alprazolam; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedatives | 2013 |
Intentional clonidine patch ingestion by 3 adults in a detoxification unit.
Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Administration, Oral; Adult; Alcoholic Intoxication; Alprazolam; Antihype | 2003 |