TREATMENT OF DRUG WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS AND DRUG CRAVING WITH TYPE B MONOAMINE OXIDASE INHIBITORS

摘要

Methods of treating withdrawal symptoms and preventing or reducing craving of addictive psychostimulants (e.g., cocaine), addictive opiates, alcohol, or nicotine by administering to a patient a Type B monoamine oxidase inhibitor in an amount effective to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and prevent or reduce craving of addictive psychostimulants, addictive opiates, alcohol, or nicotine. A preferred Type B monoamine oxidase inhibitor is L-deprenyl, or selegiline.