On the Measurement of Reinforcing Efficacy of Methamphetamine Using Self-Administration Procedures:A Review Future Directions
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Based on this, abuse liability of a drug is directly related to its reinforcing efficacy. This implies that an effective method for pharmacological treatment of addiction should have the following properties: (1) Reduces reinforcing effects of the abused drug, (2) Does not increase reinforcing effects of other drugs that are not currently abused by the patient, and (3) Does not reduce reinforcing potency of natural rewards, so that the patient can return to a productive life. To evaluate and compare various treatment strategies from these respects, it is critical to measure the reinforcing efficacy of drug of abuse in the laboratory controlled conditions. Introduction
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تاریخ انتشار 2013