Buprenorphine/Naloxone Treatment for Opioid Dependence-Experiment II-1
Buprenorphine/Naloxone Treatment for Opioid Dependence-Experiment II-1
The purpose of this study is to assess the abuse liability and examine the reinforcing effects of intravenous buprenorphine and buprenorphine/naloxone combinations in buprenorphine-naloxone maintained volunteers
Ongoing study - results not available at this time
Inclusion Criteria:
Individuals must be at least 18 yrs of age, currently opioid dependent and meet FDA criteria for narcotic maintenance treatment. Co-morbid substance abuse or dependence disorders may also be present. Individuals must be healthy despite drug dependency and have a history of IV opioid use.
Exclusion Criteria:
Individuals with evidence of anti active Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) Axis I psychiatric disorder (e.g. psychosis, manic-depressive illness, organic psychiatric disorders), significant medical illness (e.g. liver or cardiovascular disease) or pregnant female subjects are excluded from study participation.