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Byanyima JI, Li X, Vesslee SA, Kranzler HR, Shi Z, Wiers CE. Metabolic profiles associated with opioid use and opioid use disorder: a narrative review of the literature. CURRENT ADDICTION REPORTS 2023; 10:581-593. [PMID: 37982033 PMCID: PMC10656052 DOI: 10.1007/s40429-023-00493-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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Purpose of Review Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a chronic, relapsing condition that is epidemic in the USA. OUD is associated with serious adverse consequences, including higher incarceration rates, impaired medical and mental health, and overdose-related fatalities. Several medications with demonstrated clinical efficacy in reducing opioid use are approved to treat OUD. However, there is evidence that medications for OUD cause metabolic impairments, which raises concerns over the long-term metabolic health of individuals recovering from OUD. Here, we summarize the scientific literature on the metabolic effects of the use of opioids, including medications for treating OUD. Recent Findings Our findings showed lower body weight and adiposity, and better lipid profiles in individuals with OUD. In individuals with diabetes mellitus, opioid use was associated with lower blood glucose levels. In contrast, among individuals without underlying metabolic conditions, opioids promoted insulin resistance. Treatment of OUD patients with the agonists methadone or buprenorphine caused weight gain, increased liking and intake of sugar, and impaired lipid profile and glucose metabolism, whereas treatment with the antagonist naltrexone demonstrated evidence for reduced sweet preferences. Summary Our findings highlighted a gap in knowledge regarding the safety of medications for OUD. Further research is needed to determine how best to reduce the risk of metabolic disorder in the treatment of OUD with opioid agonists versus antagonists.
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- Juliana I Byanyima
- Center for Studies of Addiction, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, 3535 Market St. Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 191904, USA
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- Center for Studies of Addiction, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, 3535 Market St. Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 191904, USA
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- Center for Studies of Addiction, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, 3535 Market St. Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 191904, USA
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- Center for Studies of Addiction, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, 3535 Market St. Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 191904, USA
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- Center for Studies of Addiction, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, 3535 Market St. Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 191904, USA
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- Center for Studies of Addiction, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, 3535 Market St. Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 191904, USA
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Römer SS, Bliokas V, Teo JT, Thomas SJ. Food addiction, hormones and blood biomarkers in humans: A systematic literature review. Appetite 2023; 183:106475. [PMID: 36716820 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2023.106475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Food addiction may play a role in rising obesity rates in connection with obesogenic environments and processed food availability, however the concept of food addiction remains controversial. While animal studies show evidence for addictive processes in relation to processed foods, most human studies are psychologically focussed and there is a need to better understand evidence for biological mechanisms of food addiction in humans. Several key hormones are implicated in models of food addiction, due to their key roles in feeding, energy metabolism, stress and addictive behaviours. This systematic literature review examines evidence for relationships between food addiction, hormones and other blood biomarkers. METHODS A series of literature searches was performed in Scopus, PsychInfo, MedLine, ProQuest, CINAHL and Web of Science. A total of 3111 articles were found, of which 1045 were duplicates. Articles were included if they contained a psychometric measurement of food addiction, such as the Yale Food Addiction Scale, as well as addressed the association between FA and hormones or blood biomarkers in humans. Articles were assessed for eligibility by two independent reviewers. RESULTS Sixteen studies were identified that examined relationships between food addiction and blood biomarkers, published between 2015 and 2021. Significant findings were reported for leptin, ghrelin, cortisol, insulin and glucose, oxytocin, cholesterol, plasma dopamine, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), triglyceride (TG), amylin, tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF- α) and cholecystokinin (CCK). Methodological issues included small sample sizes and variation in obesity status, sex and mental health-related comorbidities. Due to methodological limitations, definite connections between FA, hormones and other blood biomarkers cannot yet be determined. CONCLUSION This systematic review identified preliminary evidence linking FA symptoms to hormones and other blood biomarkers related to feeding, addiction, and stress. However, due to the small number of studies and methodological limitations, further research is needed to evaluate biopsychosocial models of FA and to resolve controversies.
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- Stephanie Sophie Römer
- School of Psychology, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Australia.
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Australia; Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, University of Wollongong, 2522, Australia.
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Australia.
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- Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, University of Wollongong, 2522, Australia; Graduate School of Medicine, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Australia.
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Yue Y, Zou L, Tao J, Yin L, Xie Z, Xia Y, Zhang Z, Wang K, Zhu M. Transcriptomics and metabolomics together reveal the underlying mechanism of heroin hepatotoxicity. Toxicology 2023; 483:153393. [PMID: 36502556 DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2022.153393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Researches on heroin are more about addiction and some infectious diseases it causes, but liver fibrosis caused by heroin abuse and the mechanism of heroin hepatotoxicity in addicts are ignored. To explore the mechanism of heroin hepatotoxicity, mice in heroin group were intraperitoneally injected by heroin (10 mg/kg) once a day for 14 consecutive days, while mice in heroin withdraw group underwent another 7 days without heroin administration after the same treatment as heroin group. The levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT)and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in serum, as biochemical indexes, were applied to evaluate liver damage. H & E staining and oil red O staining were used to observe the pathological changes of liver. Transcriptomics and metabolomics were applied to detect genes and metabolites in livers. The results of biochemical analysis and pathological examination showed that heroin induced liver damage and lipid loss in mice, and these mice did not return to normal completely after a short-term withdrawal. A total of 511 differential genes and 78 differential metabolites were identified by transcriptomics and metabolomics. These differential genes and metabolites were significantly enriched in pathways like lipid metabolism, arachidonic acid metabolism, glutathione metabolism, TCA cycle. And after undergoing 7-day withdrawal of heroin, most of the above differential genes and metabolites did not return to normal. Our study revealed the hepatotoxicity of heroin and that short-term withdrawal of heroin did not fully restore liver function. In addition, transcriptomics and metabolomics revealed that lipid metabolism and arachidonic acid metabolism may be potential therapeutic targets of heroin hepatotoxicity, providing a basis for the treatment of heroin addiction patients in the future.
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- Yingbiao Yue
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Drug Addiction Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China
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- Drug Rehabilitation Center of Kunming Public Security Bureau, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China
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- Drug Rehabilitation Center of Kunming Public Security Bureau, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China
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- The Medical Biobank, the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China
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- Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Medicine, Yunnan University, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China.
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- School of Medicine, Yunnan University, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China.
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China.
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Mahboub N, Honein-AbouHaidar G, Rizk R, de Vries N. People who use drugs in rehabilitation, from chaos to discipline: Advantages and pitfalls: A qualitative study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0245346. [PMID: 33544758 PMCID: PMC7864414 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0245346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Evidence-based models emphasizing on lifestyle behaviours for the treatment of drug use is still in its infancy. The development of multicomponent effective drug use intervention programs as part of health promotion is crucial to decrease risk of relapse. This study aims at exploring the lifestyle practices including dietary intake, physical activity and sleep of people who use drugs undergoing residential rehabilitation treatment in Lebanon with its perceived benefits and pitfalls. A purposive sample of 18 males and 9 females at different stages of recovery from drug use in rehabilitation centers participated in the qualitative discussions. The six phases thematic analysis revealed three themes: chaotic lifestyle, structuredlifestyle, benefits and pitfalls, and suggestions for making rehabilitation a better experience. Participants discussed their chaotic lifestyle during addiction with poor food intake, disrupted sleep and low physical activity moving to a more disciplined routine enforcing normality in lifestyle practices with social and professionlprofessional support. The early phases of treatment were marked with increased food intake and weight gain perceived as a health indicator and the sole divergent from drugs, moving towards more structured meals and efforts to lose weight in later stages. Lack of variety of Physical activity programs taking into consideration the motivational differences among the participants was also highlighted. Measures for improving rehabilitation services in terms of promoting healthy eating behaviours and environmental control were thoroughly addressed. These findings shed the light on the challenges faced in maintaining a healthy lifestyle in rehabilitation centers and the necessities of addressing them to improve the overall rehabilitation experience, prevent relapse and inform the development of future targeted intervention programs tackling all aspects of behavioural changes.
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- Nadine Mahboub
- Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
- Department of Health Promotion, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Hariri School of Nursing, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
- Refugee Health Program, Global Health Institute, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Institut National de Santé Publique, d’Epidémiologie Clinique, et de Toxicologie (INSPECT-LB), Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Health Promotion, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Wiers CE, Martins De Carvalho L, Hodgkinson CA, Schwandt M, Kim SW, Diazgranados N, Wang G, Goldman D, Volkow ND. TSPO polymorphism in individuals with alcohol use disorder: Association with cholesterol levels and withdrawal severity. Addict Biol 2021; 26:e12838. [PMID: 31713961 DOI: 10.1111/adb.12838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Revised: 07/29/2019] [Accepted: 09/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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The translocator protein (TSPO) transports cholesterol into mitochondria and is involved in steroidogenesis. The TSPO polymorphism rs6971 influences binding of cholesterol and other TSPO ligands including positron-emission tomography (PET) imaging radiotracers. Although it is recognized that alcohol increases plasma high-density lipoproteins (HDLs), its effects on total cholesterol and triglycerides along with its relationship to TSPO genotype have not been assessed. Here, we evaluated whether plasma cholesterol and triglycerides are disrupted in alcohol use disorder (AUD) and their association with rs6971 in 932 AUD participants (DSM IV or 5) and 546 controls. AUD participants compared with controls had significantly higher plasma levels of total cholesterol, HDL, and triglycerides, but not of low-density lipoprotein (LDL). In the AUD group only, TSPO rs6971 had a significant effect on plasma levels of cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides (AA (n = 62) > AG (n = 319) > GG (n = 551)), but not on HDL levels. Additionally, we showed a significant effect of TSPO rs6971 on withdrawal scores (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol [CIWA]), with higher scores in AA (n = 50) compared with AG (n = 238) and GG (n = 428). CIWA scores in AUD participants correlated negatively with LDL and positively with HDL, but not with total cholesterol or triglycerides. These findings corroborate elevated plasma cholesterol and HDL levels in AUD and document significant increases in triglycerides. We also reveal for the first time an association in AUD participants between TSPO rs6971 genotype and plasma cholesterol, LDL, and triglyceride levels (not for HDL) and with withdrawal severity. Mediation analyses revealed that LDL (but not HDL) influenced the association between TSPO and alcohol withdrawal severity.
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- Corinde E. Wiers
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National Institutes of Health Bethesda Maryland
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- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National Institutes of Health Bethesda Maryland
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- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National Institutes of Health Bethesda Maryland
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- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National Institutes of Health Bethesda Maryland
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- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National Institutes of Health Bethesda Maryland
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- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National Institutes of Health Bethesda Maryland
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- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National Institutes of Health Bethesda Maryland
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- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National Institutes of Health Bethesda Maryland
- National Institute on Drug Abuse National Institutes of Health Bethesda Maryland
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Mahboub N, Rizk R, Karavetian M, de Vries N. Nutritional status and eating habits of people who use drugs and/or are undergoing treatment for recovery: a narrative review. Nutr Rev 2020; 79:627-635. [PMID: 32974658 PMCID: PMC8114851 DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuaa095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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A comprehensive overview is presented of the nutritional issues faced by people who use drugs or are undergoing treatment for recovery. Chronic substance use affects a person’s nutritional status and body composition through decreased intake, nutrient absorption, and dysregulation of hormones that alter the mechanisms of satiety and food intake. Anthropometrics alone is not the best indicator of nutritional status, because this population has hidden deficiencies and disturbed metabolic parameters. Socioeconomic factors (eg, higher education, higher income, presence of a partner, living at home) positively affect nutritional status. Scarce available data on users undergoing treatment indicate improvement in anthropometric and metabolic parameters but with micronutrient intake remaining suboptimal. Weight gain is noted especially among women who use drugs and potentially increases their risk of relapse. Finally, specific amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids are promising in decreasing relapse and improving mental health during treatment; however, additional high-quality studies are needed. Nutrition intervention for people who use drugs or are undergoing treatment for recovery is underused; comprehensive programs addressing this population’s unique needs are necessary. Future research will identify which components are needed.
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- Nadine Mahboub
- Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon, and Department of Health Promotion, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Institut National de Santé Publique, d'Epidémiologie Clinique et de Toxicologie, The Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon, and Department of Health Services Research, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Health Promotion, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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The effect of methadone on blood glucose, lipids and glucose-modulating hormones in methadone-dependent Wistar rats. Toxicol Res 2020; 36:221-226. [PMID: 32685426 DOI: 10.1007/s43188-019-00019-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Revised: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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A growing body of evidence indicates that opioids regulate mechanisms activated during the stress response. This study was aimed to investigate the effect of methadone dependency on blood glucose, lipids and glucose-modulating hormones in male and female Wistar rats.This study was performed on 40 Wistar rats weighing 150-350 g, in four methadone exposure and control groups of both males and females. All rats were weighed at the beginning and end of the study and their fasting blood glucose was measured using a glucometer. In order to induce addiction, methadone was injected intraperitoneal for 10 consecutive days at 5 mg/kg dose. The control group received the same volume of only normal saline. At the end of the study, the rats were sacrificed and their blood serum collected to measure cortisol, glucagon, adrenaline and lipid profile levels.There was a significant decrease in the mean final blood glucose of methadone-treated versus control male rats (p = 0.02). There was no significant glucose difference, however, in female rats. Furthermore, a decrease in the mean serum levels of triglyceride, cortisol, and adrenaline occurred in male rats of methadone-dependent compared with control animals, but there was no significant difference in these values in female rats. Our results showed that methadone significantly reduced serum glucose as well as triglyceride levels only in male rats, this being associated with a reduction in the level of counter-regulating hormones of carbohydrate metabolism. Changes in lipid profiles, however, occurred independently of gender.
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Kleykamp BA, De Santis M, Dworkin RH, Huhn AS, Kampman KM, Montoya ID, Preston KL, Ramey T, Smith SM, Turk DC, Walsh R, Weiss RD, Strain EC. Craving and opioid use disorder: A scoping review. Drug Alcohol Depend 2019; 205:107639. [PMID: 31683241 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2019.107639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The subjective experience of drug craving is a prominent and common clinical phenomenon for many individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD), and could be a valuable clinical endpoint in medication development studies. The purpose of this scoping review is to provide an overview and critical analysis of opioid craving assessments located in the published literature examining OUD. METHOD Studies were identified through a search of PubMed, Embase, and PsychInfo databases and included for review if opioid craving was the focus and participants were diagnosed with or in treatment for OUD. RESULTS Fifteen opioid craving assessment instruments were identified across the 87 studies included for review. The most common were the Visual Analog Scale (VAS, 41 studies), Desires for Drug Questionnaire (DDQ, 12 studies), Heroin Craving Questionnaire (HCQ, 10 studies), and Obsessive-Compulsive Drug Use Scale (OCDUS, 10 studies). Craving assessments varied considerably in their format, content, time frame, and underlying subscales, and only 6 of 15 had been psychometrically evaluated. DISCUSSION This review identified a variety of opioid craving assessments, but few had been evaluated for their psychometric properties making it difficult to ascertain whether craving is being assessed optimally in studies of OUD. Thus, the development of a reliable and valid opioid craving assessment would be worthwhile and could be guided by recently published Food and Drug Administration Clinical Outcome Assessment (COA) guidelines. Importantly, a COA focused on opioid craving could be a valuable addition to research studies designed to evaluate novel treatments for OUD.
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- Bethea A Kleykamp
- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, USA
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- Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Research Branch, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- National Institute on Drug Abuse, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- National Institute on Drug Abuse, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Belmont, MA, USA
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- Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Ebdali RT, Tabaee SS, Tabaei S. Cardiovascular complications and related risk factors underlying opium consumption. J Cell Physiol 2018; 234:8487-8495. [PMID: 30478829 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.27780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2018] [Accepted: 10/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Opium is considered as the second most abused addictive compound in worldwide. It seems that one of the causes for common consumption of opium in many countries is a traditional belief, even among medical personnel, through which opium might have advantageous influences on cardiovascular events and be beneficial in controlling hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes. According to several investigations, it is thought that opium not only has no beneficial effects on cardiovascular events, but it might have deleterious influences on these settings. As a result, people need to be trained with regard to the adverse effects of opium on cardiovascular events. In this review, we try to go through the understanding of the effects of opium cardiovascular disorders and related complications such as blood pressure, blood sugar, lipid circumstances, and finally atherosclerosis.
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- Reyhaneh T Ebdali
- Department of Cardiology, Neyshabur University of Medical Science, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Zhang Y, Shu G, Bai Y, Chao J, Chen X, Yao H. Effect of methamphetamine on the fasting blood glucose in methamphetamine abusers. Metab Brain Dis 2018; 33:1585-1597. [PMID: 29946958 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-018-0265-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2018] [Accepted: 06/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Methamphetamine is a popular psychostimulant worldwide which causes neurotoxicity and neuroinflammation. Although previous studies have characterized potential associations between addictive drugs and fasting blood glucose, the influence of methamphetamine on the blood glucose is still largely unknown. The present study was designed to investigate the change of fasting blood glucose of methamphetamine abusers and to confirm the impairment of liver and kidney. Fasting blood glucose was significantly decreased in methamphetamine abusers and in a high-fat diet mouse model with methamphetamine treatment discontinuation. Serum level of ALT, creatine kinase and creatinine were increased in methamphetamine abusers. Serum level of ALT and AST were increased in a high-fat diet mouse model after methamphetamine injection, but there was no significant difference in the anatomy of the liver and kidney in high-fat diet treated mice with or without methamphetamine. The levels of ALT and creatinine were also increased in the methamphetamine abusers. This study demonstrated that the level of glucose was decreased in methamphetamine abusers and in high-fat diet-fed mice after methamphetamine treatment discontinuation. The effect of methamphetamine on the levels of blood glucose may provide the evidence that methamphetamine abusers should be keep energy balance due to the low blood glucose.
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- Yanhong Zhang
- Department of Pharmacology, Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Physiology, Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
- Institute of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Developmental Genes and Human Disease, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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Yang HT, Wang RY, Huang SY, Huang CL, Su KP. Genetic polymorphisms of FADS1, FADS2, and FADS3 and fatty acid profiles in subjects received methadone maintenance therapy. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 2018; 136:117-121. [PMID: 28161285 DOI: 10.1016/j.plefa.2017.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2016] [Revised: 01/15/2017] [Accepted: 01/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Abnormal fatty acid metabolism and the related enzymes had been observed to be associated with psychiatric disorders. We investigated FADS gene family genetic polymorphisms and variations of lipid profiles in patients with heroin dependence receiving 6-month methadone maintenance therapy (MMT). We recruited 89 MMT drug abusers and analyzed 3 tag single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from Fatty acid desaturases (FADS), FADS1, FADS2 and FADS3. The fatty acid profiles of erythrocyte membranes were analyzed based on genetic variations. Six-month MMT therapy were significantly associated with decreased C20: 5n3 and C22:4n6 levels in the whole group of drug abusers. The decreases of C22: 6n3 after MMT therapy were associated with specific genetic variations, including FADS1 C/C, FADS2 T/T and FADS3 C/C genotypes. The variations on n3 and n6 PUFA composition were significantly shown in different alleles of FADS in MMT drug abusers. Further studies are needed to elucidate the role of fatty acid metabolism on rehabilitation by MMT.
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- Hui-Ting Yang
- Department of Nutrition and Institute of Nutrition, China Medical University, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, China Medical University, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry and Mind-Body Interface Lab (MBI Lab), China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry and Mind-Body Interface Lab (MBI Lab), China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Neural and Cognitive Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Lin SH, Chen PS, Lee LT, Lee SY, Tsai HC, Chen WT, Chen KC, Lee IH, Lu RB, Yang YK. The Association between the Level of Plasma Oxytocin and Craving among Former Heroin Users. Eur Addict Res 2018; 24:71-78. [PMID: 29902803 DOI: 10.1159/000485563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2017] [Accepted: 11/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Animal studies have demonstrated that oxytocin can influence addiction behaviors and might interact with the dopaminergic system, which is a key component of addiction behaviors. However, related evidence from clinical studies is scarce. The aim of our study was to explore the relationship between plasma oxytocin level and heroin craving among patients receiving methadone maintenance treatment, and to ascertain whether this relationship is moderated by novelty-seeking. METHODS The study was conducted in a methadone maintenance therapy clinic of a medical center in Taiwan. Seventy-seven patients with heroin addiction were enrolled. Plasma oxytocin was measured using an ELISA kit. Craving was assessed using an established instrument, the Chinese Craving Scale. RESULTS A significant negative association was found between the plasma oxytocin level and craving score, which remained robust after controlling the effects of social support and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. An interaction between oxytocin and novelty-seeking indicated that this relationship was stronger among patients with a lower level of novelty-seeking. CONCLUSION This finding may be taken into account in future studies and may provide a basis for the development of potential treatment for addiction. The effect of oxytocin for the treatment of opioid dependence might be modulated by some psychological factors.
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- Shih-Hsien Lin
- Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Institute of Behavioral Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Dou-Liou Branch, Yunlin, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Institute of Behavioral Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Institute of Behavioral Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Dou-Liou Branch, Yunlin, Taiwan
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Zhang M, Lv D, Zhou W, Ji L, Zhou B, Chen H, Gu Y, Zhao J, He J. The levels of triglyceride and total cholesterol in methamphetamine dependence. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e6631. [PMID: 28422859 PMCID: PMC5406075 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000006631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
Abstract
The serum triglyceride (TG) and total cholesterol (TC) levels have been reported altered in the traditional drug-dependence (such as marijuana and heroin). However, studies assessing the relationships among serum TC, TG, and methamphetamine (MA)-dependence have not been described well. In this study, our aim is to explore the serum TG and TC levels in large sample of MA-dependent patients. A retrospective study was conducted in 938 MA-dependent patients who were recruited between February 2, 2008 and March 11, 2013, with social characteristics and drug-dependence history (duration of MA use, routes of drug administration, and daily dose were collected). Then, the serum levels of TC, TG, glucose (GLU), body mass index (BMI), and blood pressure were measured among the participants. Meanwhile, 985 age- and gender-matched healthy people in the physical examination center were selected as control group. Compared with the control group, significant decreases of TC, TG, GLU, and BMI were observed in MA-dependent patients (P < 0.05). Besides, we found that the daily dose of MA use was associated with TC (β = -0.079, P = 0.015) and the duration of MA use was independently related to BMI (β = -0.071, P = 0.031). This study demonstrated that the levels of TC, TG, GLU, and BMI factors altered in the MA-dependent patients. In addition, there is a negative association between MA dependence and TC and BMI.
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Biochemical Diagnosis in Substance and Non-substance Addiction. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2017; 1010:169-202. [PMID: 29098673 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-5562-1_9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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An optimal biochemical marker for addiction would be some easily traced molecules in body specimens, which indicates indulgent addictive behaviors, or susceptibility to certain addictive stimuli. In this chapter, we discussed existing literature about possible biomarkers, and classified them into three categories: origin forms and metabolites of substances, markers from biochemical responses to certain addiction, and genetic and epigenetic biomarkers suggesting susceptibility to addiction. In every category, we examined studies concerning certain type of addiction one by one, with focuses mainly on opiates, psychostimulants, and pathological gambling. Several promising molecules were highlighted, including those of neurotrophic factors, inflammatory factors, and indicators of vascular injury, and genetic and epigenetic biomarkers such as serum miRNAs. DNA methylation signatures and signal nucleotide polymorphism of candidate gene underlying the addiction.
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Masoudkabir F, Sarrafzadegan N, Eisenberg MJ. Effects of opium consumption on cardiometabolic diseases. Nat Rev Cardiol 2013; 10:733-40. [PMID: 24145895 DOI: 10.1038/nrcardio.2013.159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Opium is the second-most-commonly abused substance (after tobacco) in developing countries of the Middle East region, and in many Asian nations. One of the reasons for the high prevalence of opium abuse in these countries is a traditional belief among Eastern people, even including some medical staff, that opium might have beneficial effects on cardiovascular health and in the control of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dyslipidaemia. In this Perspectives article, we summarize the current understanding of the pharmacotoxicology of opium and its specific effects on glycaemic control, blood pressure, lipid profile, and atherosclerosis. On the basis of the available evidence, we believe not only that opium has no ameliorating effect on cardiovascular diseases, but also that the use of this drug might have adverse effects on these conditions. Therefore, people should be educated about the hazardous effects of opium consumption on cardiometabolic diseases.
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- Farzad Masoudkabir
- Department of Cardiology, Tehran Heart Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Karegar Shomali Street, Jalal al-Ahmad Cross, 14117-13138, Tehran, Iran
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