Does Prolonged Naltrexone Therapy Alter the Rewarding Nature of Exercise, Socialization, and Eating? A Narrative Review
Introduction: Naltrexone is an opioid receptor antagonist prescribed for alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder. Naltrexone has a high affinity for the mu-opioid receptors, which are the primary binding site of beta-endorphin. Beta-endorphin is an endogenous opioid that functions as the medi...
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McGill University
2025-01-01
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| Series: | McGill Journal of Medicine |
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