Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 45 Years (Adult, Older Adult)

Sexes Eligible for Study

All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

Written, informed consent

Current or history of a major psychiatric illness, other than drug dependence or disorders secondary to drug abuse

18 years of age or older

Meets DSM-IV criteria for dependence on any drugs other than cocaine,

Meets DSM-IV criteria for current cocaine dependence

Physiologically dependent on alcohol and requires medical detoxification

Currently seeking treatment for cocaine dependence

Use of prescription drugs within 14 days prior to study entry

Currently Not uses cocaine, as determined by a self-report and a negative urine test for cocaine, within 30 days prior to study entry

Use of non-prescription drugs within 7 days prior to study entry

Good general health

If female used an oral contraceptive, Depo-Provera, Norplant, or intrauterine progesterone contraceptive system, within 30 days prior to study entry

Normal electrocardiogram

Pregnant or breastfeeding

Noncustodial, stable residence and phone, plus 1 contact with verifiable address and phone

History of liver disease and evidence of hepatic failure

Significant other (eg, spouse, relative) willing to supervise compliance with the study visit schedule and procedures

Current elevated aspartate aminotransferase or alanine aminotransferase levels

Completing or recently completed up to 30 days of inpatient treatment for cocaine detoxification for at least 7 days

Participated in any other clinical investigation within 4 weeks prior to study entry

Able to provide written informed consent

History of any illness or behavior that, in the opinion of the investigator, might interfere with the study

Able to speak English sufficiently to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent to participate in the study

Family history of early significant cardiovascular disease

Clinically significant medical condition or observed abnormalities (eg: physical exam, electrocardiogram (ECG), lab and/or urinalysis findings)

Current major depression with suicidal ideation, psychosis, bipolar disorder, or any psychiatric disorder that would compromise the ability to complete the study

Known intolerance and/or hypersensitivity to vanoxerine or polylactide-co-glycolide (PLG)