A proof-of-concept investigation into ketamine as a pharmacological treatment for alcohol dependence: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Worldwide, alcohol abuse is a burgeoning problem. Abstinence is key to allow recovery of physical and mental health as well as quality of life, but treatment for alcohol dependence is associated with high relapse rates. Preliminary data have suggested that a combined repeated ket...

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Main Authors: Amy McAndrew, Will Lawn, Tobias Stevens, Lilla Porffy, Brigitta Brandner, Celia J. A. Morgan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-017-1895-6