Induction of withdrawal-like symptoms in a small randomized, controlled trial of opioid blockade in frequent tanners.
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Abstract
Frequent tanning has reinforcing properties. We tested whether opioid antagonism blocks potential reinforcing effect of indoor tanning in 8 frequent tanners and 8 infrequent tanner control subjects. Opioid blockade reduced ultraviolet preference in frequent tanners. Four of 8 frequent tanners, but no infrequent tanners, exhibited withdrawal-like symptoms with naltrexone administration. A limitation of this study is its small size.
Medical subject headings
- Beauty Culture
- Behavior, Addictive
- Naltrexone
- Narcotic Antagonists
- Skin
- Ultraviolet Rays