Metabolic Effects of Cocaine

Elucidating the Role of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis in the Mechanisms Underlying Cocaine Dependence

The goal of this this study is to elucidate the role of the HPA axis in the pathophysiology of cocaine dependence

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with DSM IV diagnosis of cocaine dependence, medically healthy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Other than cocaine dependence DSM-IV axis I diagnosis