Disulfiram for Treating Cocaine Dependence in Individuals Maintained on Methadone
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Cocaine is an extremely addictive stimulant drug that directly affects the brain. It is used
in several different forms and can be snorted, smoked, or injected to achieve the desired
effect. Cocaine users are at risk for many health problems, both directly and indirectly
related to the effects of cocaine. Disulfiram, a drug used to treat chronic alcoholism, may
be effective in reducing cocaine use. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of three
different doses of disulfiram in treating cocaine dependence in opioid- and cocaine-dependent
individuals maintained on methadone.