The neurobiology of opiates:  Opoid antagonists and EMDR

Endogenous opiates not only play a major role in attachment, but are also involved in dissociative processes and somatoform dissociation. We present a series of case studies of severely dissociative clients. In our sample administration of an opioid antagonist significantly enhanced EMDR processing. Possible caveats and contraindications are discussed. Findings support the notion of a differential mechanism for EMDR as compared to exposure treatment.

Conference

English

Robert K. Ferrie
Ulrich F. Lanius

Ferrie, R. K., & Lanius, U. F. (2002, June). The neurobiology of opiates: Opoid antagonists and EMDR. Presentation at the 7th EMDR International Association Conference, San Diego, CA