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Searching for evidence of genetic mediation of opioid withdrawal by opioid receptor gene polymorphisms.
The American journal on addictions - 1 Jan 2016
Jones Jermaine D, Luba Rachel R, Vogelman Jonathan L, Comer Sandra D
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BACKGROUND: Previous research has identified many genetic polymorphisms that appear to mediate the effects of opioid drugs. However, the relationship between genetic polymorphisms and the severity of opioid withdrawal has not yet been characterized. METHODS: Data were collected from 48 daily heroin users who previously completed a standardized abstinence-induced or naloxone-precipitated withdrawal procedure to...
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