Clinical Trial Research
Data on clinical trial research described by researchers at Medical University of Lodz
Published in Mental Health Law Weekly, May 31st, 2008
A new study, 'Lack of changes in beta-endorphin plasma levels after repeated treatment with fluoxetine: possible implications for the treatment of alcoholism--a pilot study,' is now available. "Clinical and animal studies indicate that selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may help to reduce alcohol intake but investigations led to conflicting results. A few studies indicated that serotonin (5-HT) may modulate the brain beta-endorphin level, which plays an important role in the development of alcohol craving," scientists in Poland report.
"Our study examined the influence of fluoxetine on the endogenous opioid system. We investigated plasma levels of...
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