METHOD FOR TREATING ADDICTION TO A DRUG OF ABUSE EMPLOYING AN ACE INHIBITOR

摘要

A method is provided for treating addiction to a drug of abuse such as nicotine, cocaine or diazepam, by inhibiting appetite or desire for such drug by administering an ACE inhibitor, such as captopril, fosinopril, zofenopril or SQ 29,852, alone or in combination with a calcium channel blocker such as diltiazem or nifedipine, over a prolonged period of treatment.