Effects of naloxone on self-injurious behavior: A case study

Philip W. Davidson; Bruce M. Kleene; Marilyn Carroll; Ruth J. Rockowitz

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Effects of naloxone on self-injurious behavior: A case study

Philip W. Davidson, Bruce M. Kleene, Marilyn Carroll, Ruth J. Rockowitz

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A clinical trial of naloxone to treat head banging behavior in a severely mentally retarded 8-year-old boy is reported. A double blind procedure was employed to concurrently contrast effects of two dosages of naloxone with saline solution placebo. No quantitatively measurable change in response rate occurred compared either with baseline or placebo. However a qualitative reduction in intensity of response was noted clinically. Implications for the use of β-endorphine therapy for self-injurious behavior was discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1-4
Number of pages	4
Journal	Applied Research In Mental Retardation
Volume	4
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0270-3092(83)80013-7
State	Published - 1983

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