Heroin : pharmacology, effects and abuse prevention /
Heroin : pharmacology, effects and abuse prevention /
Michel B. Guthrie and Branden M. Wooten, editors.
- [Hauppauge] New York : Nova Biomedical, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2012]
- 1 online resource (x, 156 pages) : illustrations
- Substance abuse assessment, interventions and treatment .
- Substance abuse assessment, interventions and treatment series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
HEROIN ; HEROIN ; Contents; Preface; Opiate Receptors and Gender; Abstract; Introduction; Opiate Receptors; Classification of Opiate Receptors; Structure of Opiate Receptors; Sites and Mechanism of Opiates' Action; The Reward Sistem, Tolerance and Dependence; Localization of Opiate Receptors; Changes in Opiate Receptors' Density; Gender Differences in the Sensitivity to Opiates; The Influence of Sex Hormones on Opposite Genders' Sensitivity to Opiates; Gender Differences in the Distribution of Opiates in Experimental Animals' Brain Tissue and Blood; Conclusion; References. 2. Systemic Injections of Morphine during Unconditioned and Conditioning Tests3. Potential Mechanism of Morphine Action in the Brain of Crayfish; References; Dynamic Behaviour for Heroin Epidemic Models; Introduction; AMathematicalModeloftheOpiateusingCareeranditsParameters; TheBasicReproductionNumber, R0; SensitivityAnalysisofR0; StabilityofDrugFreeEquilibrium, R01; StabilityAnalysisofEndemicEquilibriumE (S, U 1,U 2)forR0>1; NumericalSimulations; Discussion; Modelwithdiscretedelay; DirectionofHopf-bifurcation; Discussion. MathematicalModelBasicproperties; Invariantregion; Positivityofsolutions; Localstabilityofthedrugfreeequilibrium; Drugpersistentequilibrium; Existenceofthedrugpersistentequilibrium; GlobalStabilityofDrugFreeEquilibrium; LocalStabilityofDrugPersistentEquilibrium; NumericalSimulations; Discussion; Conclusions; References; Current Controversies in the Assessment and Treatment of Heroin Addiction*; Abstract; Heroin Dependence: Definition and Overview of the Syndrome; Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics; Models of Etiology; Biological Theories; Classical Conditioning; Psychodynamic Theories. Family Functioning TheoriesSocioeconomic Theories; Summary and Conclusions; The Assessment of Opiate Addiction; Urine Toxicology Screens; ASI (And its Problems); Role of Personality; Treatment of Heroin Addiction; Methadone Maintenance Treatment; Controversies with Methadone Maintenance; The Dosage Controversy; Harm Reduction vs. Abstinence; Diversion; Detoxification; LAAM and its Aftermath; Buprenorphine; Naltrexone: Theory and Outcome; Assessing Client Outcomes; Heroin Maintenance?; References; Heroin Addiction in Pregnancy: Ongoing Demands and Actual Therapy Modalities*; Abstract.
9781611222418 (electronic bk.) 1611222419 (electronic bk.)
Heroin.
Heroin--Therapeutic use.
Heroin abuse--Prevention.
Heroin
Héroïne.
Héroïne--Emploi en thérapeutique.
HEALTH & FITNESS--Diseases--Nervous System (incl. Brain)
MEDICAL--Neurology.
Heroin.
Heroin abuse--Prevention.
Heroin--Therapeutic use.
Electronic books.
RM666.H35 / H47 2012eb
616.8632
Includes bibliographical references and index.
HEROIN ; HEROIN ; Contents; Preface; Opiate Receptors and Gender; Abstract; Introduction; Opiate Receptors; Classification of Opiate Receptors; Structure of Opiate Receptors; Sites and Mechanism of Opiates' Action; The Reward Sistem, Tolerance and Dependence; Localization of Opiate Receptors; Changes in Opiate Receptors' Density; Gender Differences in the Sensitivity to Opiates; The Influence of Sex Hormones on Opposite Genders' Sensitivity to Opiates; Gender Differences in the Distribution of Opiates in Experimental Animals' Brain Tissue and Blood; Conclusion; References. 2. Systemic Injections of Morphine during Unconditioned and Conditioning Tests3. Potential Mechanism of Morphine Action in the Brain of Crayfish; References; Dynamic Behaviour for Heroin Epidemic Models; Introduction; AMathematicalModeloftheOpiateusingCareeranditsParameters; TheBasicReproductionNumber, R0; SensitivityAnalysisofR0; StabilityofDrugFreeEquilibrium, R01; StabilityAnalysisofEndemicEquilibriumE (S, U 1,U 2)forR0>1; NumericalSimulations; Discussion; Modelwithdiscretedelay; DirectionofHopf-bifurcation; Discussion. MathematicalModelBasicproperties; Invariantregion; Positivityofsolutions; Localstabilityofthedrugfreeequilibrium; Drugpersistentequilibrium; Existenceofthedrugpersistentequilibrium; GlobalStabilityofDrugFreeEquilibrium; LocalStabilityofDrugPersistentEquilibrium; NumericalSimulations; Discussion; Conclusions; References; Current Controversies in the Assessment and Treatment of Heroin Addiction*; Abstract; Heroin Dependence: Definition and Overview of the Syndrome; Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics; Models of Etiology; Biological Theories; Classical Conditioning; Psychodynamic Theories. Family Functioning TheoriesSocioeconomic Theories; Summary and Conclusions; The Assessment of Opiate Addiction; Urine Toxicology Screens; ASI (And its Problems); Role of Personality; Treatment of Heroin Addiction; Methadone Maintenance Treatment; Controversies with Methadone Maintenance; The Dosage Controversy; Harm Reduction vs. Abstinence; Diversion; Detoxification; LAAM and its Aftermath; Buprenorphine; Naltrexone: Theory and Outcome; Assessing Client Outcomes; Heroin Maintenance?; References; Heroin Addiction in Pregnancy: Ongoing Demands and Actual Therapy Modalities*; Abstract.
9781611222418 (electronic bk.) 1611222419 (electronic bk.)
Heroin.
Heroin--Therapeutic use.
Heroin abuse--Prevention.
Heroin
Héroïne.
Héroïne--Emploi en thérapeutique.
HEALTH & FITNESS--Diseases--Nervous System (incl. Brain)
MEDICAL--Neurology.
Heroin.
Heroin abuse--Prevention.
Heroin--Therapeutic use.
Electronic books.
RM666.H35 / H47 2012eb
616.8632