Reduction of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and cortisol in drug addicts treated by acupuncture and electrical stimulation (AES).
Comp Med East West
; 6(1): 61-6, 1978.
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ABSTRACT
Forty-two heroin addicts and 31 normal persons were examined for the effect of acupuncture and electrical stimulation (AES) on plasma ACTH, cortisol and cyclic-AMP levels. Both ACTH and cortisol levels were reduced significantly in the addicts after treatment whereas no such significant reduction was observed in the normals. Plasma cyclic-AMP level was not affected in either group. Taken together, results from the present study suggest that the mechanism of AES in the treatment of addiction may have a neuroendocrinological basis. This hypothesis is particularly attractive in view of the isolation of opiate-like peptides from the brain.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Hidrocortisona
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Terapia por Acupuntura
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Terapia por Estimulación Eléctrica
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AMP Cíclico
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Hormona Adrenocorticotrópica
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Dependencia de Heroína
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Comp Med East West
Año:
1978
Tipo del documento:
Article