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Mean ± SEM of ACTH (upper panel) and cortisol (lower panel) concentrations. Dexamethasone (8 mg intravenously) was administered at 2300 hour. Cosyntropin (0.01 μg/kg intravenously) was administered at 0800 hour. Healthy control subjects are closed circles; alcohol-dependent subjects are open circles.
