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Elevated serum CK in long abstinent cocaine abusers

C M Swartz1, K J Breen

  • 1Department of Psychiatric Medicine, East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina 27858-4354.

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Resting serum creatine kinase (CK) levels were surprisingly elevated in many abstinent cocaine abusers, suggesting persistent muscle-related issues. These findings may indicate ongoing tendencies toward hyperactivity and impulsive movements in this population.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Clinical Biochemistry

Background:

  • Cocaine abuse is a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding the long-term physiological effects of cocaine abuse is crucial for effective treatment.
  • Previous research has not extensively documented persistent physiological changes in abstinent cocaine users.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate resting serum creatine kinase (CK) levels in abstinent cocaine abusers.
  • To determine if elevated CK levels are specific to cocaine abuse compared to other substance abuse.
  • To explore potential correlations between CK levels and motor control in abstinent cocaine users.

Main Methods:

  • Measurement of resting serum creatine kinase (CK) levels in three groups: long-term abstinent cocaine abusers, abstinent abusers of other substances, and a control group (implied).

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  • Analysis of CK levels in relation to abstinence duration and substance type.
  • Assessment of CK elevation source (muscle-derived) and stability over time.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant percentage (53% and 31%) of abstinent cocaine abusers exhibited elevated serum CK levels, unlike other substance abusers.
    • CK elevations were confirmed to be muscle-derived and stable upon repeated sampling.
    • Serum CK levels in cocaine abusers displayed a bimodal distribution, with a distinct group showing levels significantly above the normal range.

    Conclusions:

    • Persistent, muscle-derived elevations in serum CK are common in abstinent cocaine abusers.
    • These findings suggest potential long-term neurological or muscular alterations, possibly related to motor control and hyperactivity.
    • Elevated CK levels may serve as a biomarker for persistent effects of cocaine abuse.