William Stoops

This study tests whether blocking a brain chemical called orexin can lower the desire to drink alcohol in people with Alcohol Use Disorder. Researchers will give participants an orexin blocker and measure how often they choose alcohol over money. The goal is to see if this approa…

This early-stage study tests whether pentoxifylline, a drug that reduces inflammation, can lessen the rewarding effects of cocaine. About 30 adults with cocaine use disorder who are not seeking treatment will take part. Researchers will measure how often participants choose cocai…

This study tests whether a medication called troiluzole can reduce the appeal of methamphetamine. Forty adults who use meth but are not seeking treatment will take the drug and then choose between meth and money in a lab setting. The goal is to see if troiluzole makes people less…

This study looks at whether reducing methamphetamine use, even without quitting completely, can improve health and well-being. Researchers will track 300 adults with methamphetamine use disorder over 12 weeks of treatment and 12 weeks of follow-up. The goal is to prove that less …