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EEG findings in heroin addicts during induction and maintenance on methadone.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  50207     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This study investigated changes in the EEG of addicts initially on heroin as they progressed through the induction and maintenance phases of a methadone program. Spectral analysis of bipolar recordings revealed significant consistent differences only in the eyes-closed resting state. Patients under the influence of heroin showed large sharp peaks at 9-10 c/sec, particularly in the parieto-occipital recording. Methadone induction led either to marked reduction of this peak and widening of alpha band activity or to an increase in frequency of the alpha peak to 12 c/sec. After several months of methadone the alpha peak was still absent unless heroin abuse was present, a theta peak was present in three of four patients, and the alpha bandwidth remained broad. Changes in the theta band were more difficult to interpret.
Authors:
B Feinstein
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Electroencephalography and clinical neurophysiology     Volume:  39     ISSN:  0013-4694     ISO Abbreviation:  Electroencephalogr Clin Neurophysiol     Publication Date:  1975 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1975-11-01     Completed Date:  1975-11-01     Revised Date:  2008-09-09    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0375035     Medline TA:  Electroencephalogr Clin Neurophysiol     Country:  NETHERLANDS    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  96-99     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Alpha Rhythm
Cerebral Cortex / drug effects
Electroencephalography*
Euphoria / drug effects
Heroin / adverse effects
Heroin Dependence / rehabilitation*
Humans
Methadone / therapeutic use*
Rest
Theta Rhythm
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
561-27-3/Heroin; 76-99-3/Methadone

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