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iodine and Heroin Dependence

iodine has been researched along with Heroin Dependence in 7 studies

Iodine: A nonmetallic element of the halogen group that is represented by the atomic symbol I, atomic number 53, and atomic weight of 126.90. It is a nutritionally essential element, especially important in thyroid hormone synthesis. In solution, it has anti-infective properties and is used topically.
diiodine : Molecule comprising two covalently bonded iodine atoms with overall zero charge..

Heroin Dependence: Strong dependence or addiction, both physiological and emotional, upon HEROIN.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" In a study conducted in a detoxification center, sweat patches were applied to 20 known heroin abusers."5.08Sweat testing in opioid users with a sweat patch. ( Edel, Y; Kintz, P; Mangin, P; Tracqui, A, 1996)
"The authors refer to their experience with alternative matrices to supervise the methadone therapy of heroin abusers."3.74Methadone in hair and sweat from patients in long-term maintenance therapy. ( De Giovanni, N; Fucci, N, 2007)
" Therapeutic drug monitoring for methadone in plasma continues to be evaluated for use in establishing adequate dosing and detecting diversion, and new methods have been devised for measurement of the optical isomers of methadone in plasma."2.41Toxicologic aspects of heroin substitution treatment. ( Cone, EJ; Preston, KL, 2002)

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (14.29)18.7374
1990's1 (14.29)18.2507
2000's4 (57.14)29.6817
2010's1 (14.29)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Brunet, BR1
Barnes, AJ1
Choo, RE1
Mura, P1
Jones, HE1
Huestis, MA1
Fucci, N2
De Giovanni, N2
Scarlata, S1
Kintz, P1
Tracqui, A1
Mangin, P1
Edel, Y1
Levisky, JA1
Bowerman, DL1
Jenkins, WW1
Karch, SB1
Cone, EJ1
Preston, KL1
Henderson, GL1
Wilson, BK1

Reviews

1 review available for iodine and Heroin Dependence

ArticleYear
Toxicologic aspects of heroin substitution treatment.
    Therapeutic drug monitoring, 2002, Volume: 24, Issue:2

    Topics: Buprenorphine; Hair; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Methadone; Methadyl Acetate; Narcotics; Saliva; Swea

2002

Trials

1 trial available for iodine and Heroin Dependence

ArticleYear
Sweat testing in opioid users with a sweat patch.
    Journal of analytical toxicology, 1996, Volume: 20, Issue:6

    Topics: Amphetamines; Benzodiazepines; Buprenorphine; Cannabinoids; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; Co

1996

Other Studies

5 other studies available for iodine and Heroin Dependence

ArticleYear
Monitoring pregnant women's illicit opiate and cocaine use with sweat testing.
    Therapeutic drug monitoring, 2010, Volume: 32, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Cocaine-Related Disorders; Female; Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry; Heroin Dependence; H

2010
Sweat testing in addicts under methadone treatment: an Italian experience.
    Forensic science international, 2008, Jan-30, Volume: 174, Issue:2-3

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Caffeine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Cocaine; Cotinine; Dopamine Up

2008
Methadone in hair and sweat from patients in long-term maintenance therapy.
    Therapeutic drug monitoring, 2007, Volume: 29, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Drug Monitoring; Female; Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry; Hair; Heroin Dependence; Human

2007
Drug deposition in adipose tissue and skin: evidence for an alternative source of positive sweat patch tests.
    Forensic science international, 2000, May-08, Volume: 110, Issue:1

    Topics: Adipose Tissue; Cocaine; Cocaine-Related Disorders; Deuterium; Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry;

2000
Excretion of methadone and metabolites in human sweat.
    Research communications in chemical pathology and pharmacology, 1973, Volume: 5, Issue:1

    Topics: Chromatography, Gas; Dealkylation; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Methadone; Physical Exertion; Pyrroles

1973