[HTML][HTML] Role of neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in cannabinoid dependence

B Buzzi, E Koseli, L Moncayo, M Shoaib… - Pharmacological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Cannabis is among the most widely consumed psychoactive drugs around the world and
cannabis use disorder (CUD) has no current approved pharmacological treatment. Nicotine …

Neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors mediate ∆9‐THC dependence: Mouse and human studies

G Donvito, PP Muldoon, KJ Jackson, U Ahmad… - Addiction …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Cessation from prolonged use of∆ 9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary active
compound responsible for the cannabimimetic effects of cannabis, results in a mild to …

Interactions between the endocannabinoid and nicotinic cholinergic systems: preclinical evidence and therapeutic perspectives

M Scherma, AL Muntoni, M Melis, L Fattore… - …, 2016 - Springer
Rationale Several lines of evidence suggest that endocannabinoid and nicotinic cholinergic
systems are implicated in the regulation of different physiological processes, including …

The endogenous cannabinoid system modulates nicotine reward and dependence

LL Merritt, BR Martin, C Walters, AH Lichtman… - … of Pharmacology and …, 2008 - ASPET
A growing body of evidence suggests that the endogenous cannabinoid system modulates
the addictive properties of nicotine, the main component of tobacco that produces rewarding …

Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and nicotine addiction: A brief introduction

RE Wittenberg, SL Wolfman, M De Biasi, JA Dani - Neuropharmacology, 2020 - Elsevier
Nicotine is a highly addictive drug found in tobacco that drives its continued use despite the
harmful consequences. The initiation of nicotine abuse involves the mesolimbic dopamine …

The role of the cannabinoid system in nicotine addiction

A Castañé, F Berrendero, R Maldonado - Pharmacology Biochemistry and …, 2005 - Elsevier
Nicotine, the main psychoactive component in tobacco smoke, appears to play a major role
in tobacco addiction, producing a high morbidity and mortality in the world. A great amount …

The endocannabinoid system: a new molecular target for the treatment of tobacco addiction

M Scherma, P Fadda, BL Foll, B Forget… - CNS & Neurological …, 2008 - ingentaconnect.com
Tobacco addiction is one of the leading preventable causes of mortality in the world and
nicotine appears to be the main critical psychoactive component in establishing and …

Endogenous cannabinoid and opioid systems and their role in nicotine addiction

R Maldonado, F Berrendero - Current drug targets, 2010 - ingentaconnect.com
Nicotine addiction is a complex behavioural alteration, in which many neuronal pathways
and neurotransmitters are involved. For a long time, dopamine has been considered one of …

Blocking cannabinoid CB1 receptors for the treatment of nicotine dependence: insights from pre‐clinical and clinical studies

BL Foll, B Forget, HJ Aubin, SR Goldberg - Addiction biology, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Tobacco use is one of the leading preventable causes of death in developed countries.
Since existing medications are only partially effective in treating tobacco smokers, there is a …

AM404 attenuates reinstatement of nicotine seeking induced by nicotine-associated cues and nicotine priming but does not affect nicotine-and food-taking

I Gamaleddin, M Guranda, M Scherma… - Journal of …, 2013 - journals.sagepub.com
Multiple studies suggest a pivotal role of the endocannabinoid system in the regulation of
the reinforcing effects of various substances of abuse. Different approaches have been used …