Showing papers by "Kenneth M. Carpenter published in 2020"
TL;DR: These findings provide further evidence that the combination of MAS-ER and topiramate is efficacious in promoting abstinence in CUD adults with frequent use, and it remains possible that the combined treatment is no more effective than either treatment alone.
29 citations
TL;DR: The finding of increased NM- MRI signal in the substantia nigra provides additional insight into the pathophysiology of cocaine use disorder and suggests that NM-MRI can serve as a practical imaging tool for interrogating the dopamine system in addiction.
Abstract: Objective:Recent evidence supports the use of neuromelanin-sensitive MRI (NM-MRI) as a novel tool to investigate dopamine function in the human brain. The authors investigated the NM-MRI signal in ...
17 citations
TL;DR: Remote parent-to-parent coaching appears promising for providing emotional and evidence-based informational support to family members parenting a child with substance use problems.
11 citations
TL;DR: This trial will help understand who may be appropriate for psychostimulant therapy as an enhancement to evidence-based behavioral interventions, while limiting exposure to those who would respond to a psychosocial intervention alone.