摘要 |
Disclosed is a method of caring for human who is or was dependent on a substance which comprises administering to the individual an effective amount of an aminotetralin of formula (I) where caring is (1) treating an individual who is dependent (either physically or psychologically) on a substance, (2) preventing an individual who is recreationally using, but not dependent upon a substance, from becoming dependent on the same or other substances of abuse, (3) preventing an individual who was previously, but not now, dependent from again becoming dependent on a substance, (4) preventing individuals who have no history of substance abuse but from whose life styles and activities clinicians believe are at risk of using substance for recreational purposes and/or becoming dependent on various substances. |