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Therapeutic compositions and methods

US8986677B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateMar 24, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P25/36
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to the use of cortisol blockers (glucocorticoid receptor [GR] antagonists) for the prevention of addiction induced anxiety and withdrawal side effects as a therapeutic and in concert with a diagnostic. Such addictions could be, but are not limited to, alcohol, drugs, caffeine, sugar, food, nicotine, etc.

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