Use of -hydroxybutyric acid amides in the treatment of drug addiction and in particular of alcoholism

The present invention relates to the use of amides of -hydroxybutyric acid, herein referred to as GHB, in the treatment of drug addiction, such as heroine, cocaine and, in particular, in the treatment of alcoholism, and more particularly in reducing chronic alcoholics desire for and habit of consumi...

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Hauptverfasser: Cacciaglia, Roberto, Loche, Antonella, Perlini, Vincenzo, Guano, Lorenza
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The present invention relates to the use of amides of -hydroxybutyric acid, herein referred to as GHB, in the treatment of drug addiction, such as heroine, cocaine and, in particular, in the treatment of alcoholism, and more particularly in reducing chronic alcoholics desire for and habit of consuming alcoholic drinks and in the treatment of abstinence syndrome. Gamma-hydroxybutryic acid amides are used in the treatment of drug addiction and especially in the treatment of alcoholism.