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ketamine and Heroin Dependence

ketamine has been researched along with Heroin Dependence in 5 studies

Ketamine: A cyclohexanone derivative used for induction of anesthesia. Its mechanism of action is not well understood, but ketamine can block NMDA receptors (RECEPTORS, N-METHYL-D-ASPARTATE) and may interact with sigma receptors.
ketamine : A member of the class of cyclohexanones in which one of the hydrogens at position 2 is substituted by a 2-chlorophenyl group, while the other is substituted by a methylamino group.

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

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Problematic compounds may cause seizures either acutely or on withdrawal: Their use may reduce effectiveness of antiepileptic drugs, or may simply promote and enhance chaotic lifestyles."2.48Alcohol and drugs in epilepsy: pathophysiology, presentation, possibilities, and prevention. ( Borland, W; Leach, JP; Mohanraj, R, 2012)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (20.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's3 (60.00)29.6817
2010's1 (20.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Leach, JP1
Mohanraj, R1
Borland, W1
Krupitsky, E1
Burakov, A1
Romanova, T1
Dunaevsky, I1
Strassman, R1
Grinenko, A1
Joe Laidler, KA1
Krupitsky, EM1
Burakov, AM1
Dunaevsky, IV1
Romanova, TN1
Slavina, TY1
Grinenko, AY1
Blachly, PH1

Reviews

1 review available for ketamine and Heroin Dependence

ArticleYear
Alcohol and drugs in epilepsy: pathophysiology, presentation, possibilities, and prevention.
    Epilepsia, 2012, Volume: 53 Suppl 4

    Topics: Alcohol Drinking; Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures; Alcoholism; Amphetamine-Related Disorders; Benzodiaze

2012

Trials

2 trials available for ketamine and Heroin Dependence

ArticleYear
Ketamine psychotherapy for heroin addiction: immediate effects and two-year follow-up.
    Journal of substance abuse treatment, 2002, Volume: 23, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anesthetics, Dissociative; Anxiety; Attitude; Depression; Double-Blind Method; Fe

2002
Single versus repeated sessions of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for people with heroin dependence.
    Journal of psychoactive drugs, 2007, Volume: 39, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Drug Administration Schedule; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Hallucinogens; Heroin Dependence; Hu

2007

Other Studies

2 other studies available for ketamine and Heroin Dependence

ArticleYear
The rise of club drugs in a heroin society: the case of Hong Kong.
    Substance use & misuse, 2005, Volume: 40, Issue:9-10

    Topics: Adult; Anesthetics, Dissociative; Dancing; Focus Groups; Hallucinogens; Health Policy; Health Survey

2005
Naloxone in opiate addiction.
    Current psychiatric therapies, 1976, Volume: 16

    Topics: Heroin Dependence; Humans; Ketamine; Naloxone

1976