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drug:
Heroin
supplement:
4-Hydroxybutyric Acid
Research Papers that Mention the Interaction
“In a double-blind placebo-controlled trial, gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) (25 mg/kg orally) suppressed most of the withdrawal symptomatology in 14 heroin addicts and 13 methadone-maintained subjects.”
Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid for Treatment of Opiate Withdrawal Syndrome“Thus, the administration of GHB in alcoholics with a sustained full remission from heroin or cocaine dependence is not recommended; however, this should not discourage physicians from using GHB for the treatment of pure alcoholics or alcohol dependents following a MMT.”
“The first case of fatal intoxication due to ingestion of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid GHB ) and intravenous use of heroin is reported.”
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