Tactile Hallucinations with Repetitive Movements Following Low-Dose Cocaine: Implications for Cocaine Reinforcement and Sensitization.
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| Title: | Tactile Hallucinations with Repetitive Movements Following Low-Dose Cocaine: Implications for Cocaine Reinforcement and Sensitization. |
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| Authors: | Morani, Aashish S., Panwar, Vikram, Grasing, Kenneth |
| Source: | American Journal on Addictions. Mar2013, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p181-182. 2p. |
| Subjects: | Case studies, Drug abusers, Cocaine abuse, African Americans, Hallucinations, Clinical trials, Temperance |
| Abstract: | The article presents a case study of a 40-year-old cocaine-dependent African American woman who has been snorting cocaine four to five times per week for the past 30 days. It states that the patient was recruited to join a clinical trial that included cocaine self-administration in a laboratory setting. It notes that the patient experienced shakes consistent with having tactile hallucinations after periods of drug abstinence. The role of sensitization in drug abuse is also emphasized. |
| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The article presents a case study of a 40-year-old cocaine-dependent African American woman who has been snorting cocaine four to five times per week for the past 30 days. It states that the patient was recruited to join a clinical trial that included cocaine self-administration in a laboratory setting. It notes that the patient experienced shakes consistent with having tactile hallucinations after periods of drug abstinence. The role of sensitization in drug abuse is also emphasized. |
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| ISSN: | 10550496 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2013.00336.x |
