Abstract: The present invention is based, in part, on our discovery that certain types of therapeutic agents may be used in combination to treat a variety of neuropsychiatric and related disorders, including addiction (e.g., to a substance or activity) as well as to alleviate some symptoms associated with other diseases or conditions. Regardless of precise formulation, the compositions of the invention may include one ingredient that targets the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and at least one active ingredient that targets the prefrontal cortex. Either or both of these types of agents may be combined with an agent that inhibits activity in the sympathetic nervous system. Thus, the compositions or combination pharmacotherapies can also include an agent that inhibits a beta-adrenergic receptor or that otherwise acts as an antihypertensive or anxiolytic agent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for treating substance abuse disorders and addiction. In particular, this invention is directed to combinations of low doses of a cortisol synthesis inhibitor, such as metyrapone, in combination with low doses of a benzodiazepine, such as oxazepam. The compositions and methods of the present invention include pharmaceutical compositions and methods that are safe and efficacious for treating animals and humans.

Abstract: The present invention features a composition comprising a first agent and a second agent for treating disorder associated with aberrant activity in the HPA axis like an addiction to a substance (e.g., cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, methylphenidate, heroin, coedine, hydrocodone, nicotine, alcohol, prescription medication (e.g., Percodan®, Percoset®), marijuana, tobacco, methadone, food), addiction to an activity (e.g., gambling, sex, eating), substance use disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, insomnia, posttraumatic stress syndrome, borderline personality disorder, disruptive behavior disorders, ADHD, major depressive disorder, burnout, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, eating disorders (e.g., Prader Willi Syndrome), obesity, depression, menopause, prementsrual syndrome (PMS), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, dysthymia, or schizophrenia.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for treating addiction and/or substance use disorders, including nicotine addiction associated with smoking tobacco. In particular, this invention is directed to combinations of low doses of a cortisol synthesis inhibitor, such as metyrapone, in combination with low doses of a benzodiazepine, such as oxazepam. The compositions and methods of the present invention include pharmaceutical compositions and methods that are safe and efficacious for treating animals and humans.

Abstract: The present invention features a composition comprising a first agent and a second agent for treating disorder associated with aberrant activity in the HPA axis like an addiction to a substance (e.g., cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, methylphenidate, heroin, codeine, hydrocodone, nicotine, alcohol, prescription medication (e.g., Percodan®, Percoset®), marijuana, tobacco, methadone, food), addiction to an activity (e.g., gambling, sex, eating), substance use disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, insomnia, posttraumatic stress syndrome, borderline personality disorder, disruptive behavior disorders, ADHD, major depressive disorder, burnout, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, eating disorders (e.g., Prader Willi Syndrome), obesity, depression, menopause, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, dysthymia, or schizophrenia.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the fields of medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry, and provides a new method of treating gastrointestinal disorders by the administration of duloxetine.