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Author Gianoulakis, C.; Béliveau, D.; Angeloglannl, P.; Meaney, H.; Thavundayll, J.; Tawar, V.; Dumas, M. url 
  Title Differantial pituitary beta-endorphin and adrenal cortisol response to ethanol in individuals with high and low risk for future developement of alcoholism Type Journal Article
  Year 1989 Publication Life Sciences Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 45 Issue Pages 1097-1109  
  Keywords Aod; AOD use; AOD consumption; AOD associated consequences; AOD effects and AODR problems; AOD effects and consequences; AOD use initiation; AOD use pattern; alcohol; statistical data; study  
  Abstract The purpose of the present studies was to investigate the activity of the adrenal gland and the pituitary beta-endorphin system in individuals from families with a 3 generation history of alcoholism, High Risk group, or from families without history of alcoholism, Low Risk group. All subjects had a medical examination, a drinking behavior personal interview and the Michigan alcoholism Screening Test. Individuals with medical problems or excessive drinking were not included in the study. On the day of testing, a blood sample was taken at 9:00 a.m., then the subject drank a placebo drInk or an ethanol solution (0.5 g ethanol/kg B.Wt.). Additional blood samples were taken at 15, 45 and 120 minutes post-drink. Results indicated that individuals of the High Risk group had lower basal levels of beta-endorphin like immunoreactivity (beta-EPLlR) than individuals of the Low Risk group. The dose of 0.5 g ethanol/kg B.Wt. induced an increase in the plasma content of beta-EPLIR of the High Risk group, but not of the Low Risk group. In the Low Risk group ethanol did not induce an increase above the 9:00 a.m. levels, however, it attenuated the beta-endorphin decrease overtime, observed following the placebo drink. Analysis of beta-endorphin-like peptides in the plasma of the High Risk group, with Sephadex G-75 chromatography indicated that the major component of the plasma beta-EPLIR was beta-lipotropin. Plasma cortisol levels, following ethanol intake presented a small increase in the High Risk group but not in the Low Risk group. Both groups presented similar blood alcohol levels. The basal levels of immunoreactive cortisol and beta-endorphin in the plasma of individuals who were alcoholics, but had been abstinent for at least six months prior to testing were similar to the levels of the High Risk group. Thus there are differences both in the basel levels and In the response of the cortisol and the pituitary beta-endorphin system to an acute ethanol challenge between the two groups.  
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  Call Number 50-00240 Serial 59626  
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Author Genazzi, A. R.; Nappi, G.; Facchinetti, F.; Mazzella, G. L.; Parrini, D.; Sinforani, E.; Petraglia, F.; Savoldi, F.   
  Title Entral deficiency of beta-endorphin in alcohol addicts Type Journal Article
  Year 1982 Publication Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 55 Issue 3 Pages 583-586  
  Keywords AOD dependence; addiction; alcohol; statistical data; study  
  Abstract alcohol addiction may induce its dependence through a mechanism involving opiate receptors and opioid peptides. For these reasons, we measured ACTH, beta-lipotropin, and beta-endorphin in the plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of 29 alcohol addicts and compared these values with those found in 8 normal volunteers. Although no significant differences existed in peripheral concentrations of the 3 peptides, alcohol addicts had beta-endorphin levels in CSF (mean +/- SE, 29.4 +/- 4.5 fmol/ml) that were 3-fold lower than those of the controls (98.4 +/- 10.5 fmol/ml; P less than 0.001) and ACTH levels 4 times higher than control values (30.0 +/- 1.8 vs. 7.4 +/- 1.1 fmol/ml in controls; P less than 0.001), while no difference was found in beta-lipotropin levels. These results suggest that alcohol addiction is associated with a marked alteration in the CSF content of proopiocortin-related peptides which may play a role in the alcohol-seeking behavior typical of the syndrome.  
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  Call Number 50-00236 Serial 59624  
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Author Ferrandino, Joseph J.   
  Title Crack : 20 Dollar rock, billion Dollar problem Type Journal Article
  Year 1986 Publication EAP Digest Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue 11/1986 Pages 41-45  
  Keywords AOD use, abuse, and dependence; psychoactive substances; illicit drug; crack cocaine; heroin; smoking; intravenous drug user; AOD dependent; epidemiology; AOD effects and AODR problems; adverse drug effect; AODR disorder; heart disorder; eating disorder; AODR mortality; social and economic cost of AOD; AOD price; history; public opinion on AOD; community-based prevention; prevention program; intervention (persuasion to treatment); treatment and maintenance; relapse prevention; family support; self-help group; adolescent; workplace AOD policy; international area; United States  
  Abstract Once seen as a “glamour” drug used by the very wealthy, cocaine is readily available and affordable for almost everyone. The rock form – called “crack” – has heralded this change and the results are devastating. Here’s what you should know about this powerful drug, and what can be done to combat its use.  
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  Call Number 50-00214 Serial 59623  
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Author Eskelson, C. D.; Hameroff, S. R.; Kanel, J. S.   
  Title Ethanol increases serum beta-Endorphin levels in rats Type Journal Article
  Year 1980 Publication Anesthesia and Analgesia Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 59 Issue 7; 07/1980 Pages 537-538  
  Keywords alcohol; research; study; statistical data  
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  Call Number 50-00207 Serial 59620  
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Author Farrell, Michael; Hall, Wayne   
  Title The Swiss heroin trials : testing alternative approaches : prescribed heroin is likely to have a limited role Type Journal Article
  Year 1998 Publication British medical journal Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue 28.02.1998 Pages 1  
  Keywords treatment and maintenance; heroin; heroin-assisted treatment; methadone; commentary  
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  Call Number 50-00211 Serial 59621  
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Author Egli, Dominik url 
  Title The Swiss heroin policy Type Journal Article
  Year 1999 Publication Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics Abbreviated Journal SJES  
  Volume 135 Issue 2 Pages 187-206  
  Keywords AOD use, abuse, and dependence; heroin; opioid contaminant; opioids in any form; heroin-assisted treatment; laws and regulations; policy recommendations; Switzerland  
  Abstract The Swiss heroin policy is compared to a theoretically derived rational drug policy. It is argued that, although being one of the most liberal policies worldwide, the Swiss policy still is too repressive. A further legalization of heroin would most probably be welfare enhancing.  
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  Call Number 50-00151 Serial 59617  
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Author Dunn, John; Pinheiro Ferri, Cleusa url 
  Title The price of crack in Sao Paulo, Brazil Type Journal Article
  Year 1998 Publication Addiction Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 93 Issue 2; 02/1998 Pages 287-288  
  Keywords AOD price; cocaine; crack cocaine; international area; HIV infection; Brazil; journal article  
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  Call Number 50-00143 Serial 59616  
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Author Duncan, D. F.; Nicholson, T.; Clifford, P.; Hawkins, W.; Petosa, R. url 
  Title Harm reduction : an emerging new paradigm for drug education Type Journal Article
  Year 1994 Publication Journal of Drug Education Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 24 Issue 4 Pages 281-290  
  Keywords treatment and maintenance; harm reduction; statistical data; research; journal article  
  Abstract Harm reduction is a new paradigm now emerging in the field of drug education. This strategy recognizes that people always have and always will use drugs and, therefore, attempts to minimize the potential hazards associated with drug use rather than the use itself. The rationale for a harm reduction strategy is presented, followed by an example of the kind of needs assessment which may be needed for planning a harm reduction strategy.  
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  Call Number 50-00142 Serial 59615  
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Author Drucker, Ernst url 
  Title Injectable heroin substitution treatment for opioid dependency Type Journal Article
  Year 2001 Publication The Lancet Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 358 Issue 27.10.2001 Pages 1385  
  Keywords addiction; treatment and maintenance; AOD dependence; heroin; heroin-assisted treatment; methadone; harm reduction; research; trial study; Switzerland; commentary  
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  Call Number 50-00136 Serial 59614  
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Author Dole, Vincent P.   
  Title What have we learned form three decades of methadone maintenance treatment? Type Journal Article
  Year 1994 Publication Drug and alcohol review Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 13 Issue Pages 3-4  
  Keywords AOD use, abuse, and dependence; treatment and maintenance; methadone; commentary  
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  Call Number 50-00126 Serial 59612  
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