Neurotensin Agonist Attenuates Nicotine Potentiation to Cocaine Sensitization

Neurotensin Agonist Attenuates Nicotine Potentiation to Cocaine Sensitization

Tobacco usage typically precedes illicit drug use in adolescent and young adult populations. Several animal studies suggest nicotine increases the risk for subsequent cocaine abuse, and may be a negative prognostic factor for treatment of cocaine addiction; i.e., a “gateway drug”. Neurotensin (NT) i...

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Main Authors: Paul Fredrickson, Mona Boules, Bethany Stennett, Elliott Richelson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-01-01
Series:Behavioral Sciences
Subjects:
neurotensin
nicotine
cocaine
gateway drug
rat
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/4/1/42

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