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flunitrazepam and Heroin Abuse

flunitrazepam has been researched along with Heroin Abuse in 8 studies

Flunitrazepam: A benzodiazepine with pharmacologic actions similar to those of DIAZEPAM that can cause ANTEROGRADE AMNESIA. Some reports indicate that it is used as a date rape drug and suggest that it may precipitate violent behavior. The United States Government has banned the importation of this drug.
flunitrazepam : A 1,4-benzodiazepinone that is nitrazepam substituted by a methyl group at position 1 and by a fluoro group at position 2'. It is a potent hypnotic, sedative, and amnestic drug used to treat chronic insomnia.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"In this study, we present five cases of seizures following withdrawal of flunitrazepam, lorazepam, or triazolam, representing 3% of a sample consisting of 153 patients dependent on benzodiazepines."3.69Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome seizures. ( de Iceta, M; Martínez-Cano, H; Martínez-Gras, I; Pomalima, R; Vela-Bueno, A, 1995)
"Flunitrazepam was ranked first by 68."1.29Flunitrazepam consumption among heroin addicts admitted for in-patient detoxification. ( Camí, J; Castillo, C; Farré, M; San, L; Tato, J; Torrens, M, 1993)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (12.50)18.7374
1990's4 (50.00)18.2507
2000's3 (37.50)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Laqueille, X1
Launay, C1
Dervaux, A1
Kanit, M1
Lamarche, J1
San, L1
Tato, J1
Torrens, M1
Castillo, C1
Farré, M1
Camí, J1
Martínez-Cano, H1
Vela-Bueno, A1
de Iceta, M1
Pomalima, R1
Martínez-Gras, I1
Bell, JR1
Young, MR1
Masterman, SC1
Morris, A1
Mattick, RP1
Bammer, G1
Franceschini, E1
Baronti, R1
El Mahjoub, A1
Staub, C1
Barattini, M1
Fantozzi, R1
Masini, E1
Mannaioni, PF1

Reviews

1 review available for flunitrazepam and Heroin Abuse

ArticleYear
[Abuse of alcohol and benzodiazepine during substitution therapy in heroin addicts: a review of the literature].
    L'Encephale, 2009, Volume: 35, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Alcoholism; Benzodiazepines; Buprenorphine; Clonazepam; Clorazepate Dipotassium;

2009

Trials

1 trial available for flunitrazepam and Heroin Abuse

ArticleYear
A pilot study of naltrexone-accelerated detoxification in opioid dependence.
    The Medical journal of Australia, 1999, Jul-05, Volume: 171, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Analgesics; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Clonidine; Conscious Sedation; Female; Flunitraz

1999

Other Studies

6 other studies available for flunitrazepam and Heroin Abuse

ArticleYear
[Proposal of dispensary pharmacists to improve current practices of substitution. Self-substitution and prescribed substitution].
    Annales de medecine interne, 1994, Volume: 145 Suppl 3

    Topics: Buprenorphine; Codeine; Family Practice; Flunitrazepam; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Morphine; Pharmac

1994
Flunitrazepam consumption among heroin addicts admitted for in-patient detoxification.
    Drug and alcohol dependence, 1993, Volume: 32, Issue:3

    Topics: Anti-Anxiety Agents; Comorbidity; Cross-Cultural Comparison; Cross-Sectional Studies; Flunitrazepam;

1993
Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome seizures.
    Pharmacopsychiatry, 1995, Volume: 28, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Female; Flunitrazepam; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedative

1995
[Clinical aspects of abuse drugs mainly used by adolescents].
    Minerva pediatrica, 2001, Volume: 53, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adolescent Behavior; Age Factors; Amphetamine-Related Disorders; Amphetamines; Anti-Anxi

2001
Determination of benzodiazepines in human hair by on-line high-performance liquid chromatography using a restricted access extraction column.
    Forensic science international, 2001, Nov-15, Volume: 123, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; Flunitrazepam; Forensic Medicine;

2001
[Abuse of licit drugs in heroin addicts].
    La Clinica terapeutica, 1987, Feb-15, Volume: 120, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Diazepam; Female; Flunitrazepam; Heroin Dependence; Humans;

1987