Gabapentinoid Abuse in Order to Potentiate the Effect of Methadone: A Survey among Substance Misusers

被引：107

作者：

Baird, Colin R. W. ^{[1
]}

Fox, Pauline ^{[2
]}

Colvin, Lesley A. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

[2] Western Gen Hosp, Lothian Subst Misuse Serv, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, Midlothian, Scotland

来源：

EUROPEAN ADDICTION RESEARCH | 2014年 / 20卷 / 03期

关键词：

COCAINE DEPENDENCE; PREGABALIN; WITHDRAWAL;

D O I：

10.1159/000355268

中图分类号：

R194 [卫生标准、卫生检查、医药管理];

学科分类号：

摘要：

Background/Aims: There is emerging evidence of gabapentin and pregabalin (gabapentinoid) abuse, particularly in the substance misuse population, and some suggestion of gabapentinoids being abused alongside methadone. Methods: A questionnaire-based survey was carried out in six substance misuse clinics, looking for evidence of gabapentinoid abuse. Results: 22% (29/129) of respondents admitted to abusing gabapentinoids, and of these, 38% (11/29) abused gabapentinoids in order to potentiate the 'high' they obtained from methadone. Conclusions: Gabapentinoid abuse along with methadone has not previously been described. These findings are of relevance to clinicians working within both substance misuse services and chronic pain services. (C) 2013 S. Karger AG, Basel

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页码：115 / 118

页数：4

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