Effects of chronic fentanyl administration on behavioral characteristics of mice

Abstract Background Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid categorized as a narcotic analgesic, has a 100‐ to 200‐fold stronger effect than most opioids, such as morphine. Fatal accidents due to chronic use and abuse of fentanyl are a worldwide social problem. One reason for the abuse of fentanyl is its psych...

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Main Authors: Kazuki Fujii, Yumie Koshidaka, Mayumi Adachi, Keizo Takao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-03-01
Series:Neuropsychopharmacology Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/npr2.12040