Total antioxidant capacity is significantly lower in cocaine‐dependent and methamphetamine‐dependent patients relative to normal controls: results from a preliminary study

ConclusionStimulant‐dependent patients had significantly lower antioxidant capacity relative to controls, suggesting that they may be at greater risk for oxidative damage to the brain and other organs. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental - July 1, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jessica Walker, Theresa Winhusen, Jayne M. Storkson, Daniel Lewis, Michael W. Pariza, Eugene Somoza, Veronika Somoza Tags: Research Article Source Type: research