Cannabidiol inhibits priming-induced reinstatement of methamphetamine in REM sleep deprived rats.

Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry

“Methamphetamine (METH) is a widely abused and a severely addictive psychostimulant. Relapse is the main cause of concern when treating addiction. It could manifest after a long period of abstinence. Previous studies showed that there is a strong connection between sleep impairment and relapse.

Also, it has been reported that cannabidiol might be a potential treatment for drug craving and relapse. In this study, we used conditioned place preference (CPP) to investigate whether Cannabidiol (CBD), a phytocannabinoid, can prevent METH-induced reinstatement in Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Deprived (RSD) rats.

In conclusion, the administration of CBD 10μg/5μl effectively prevents METH-induced CPP, even in a condition of stress. CBD can be considered an agent that reduces the risk of the relapse; however, this requires more investigation.”

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28870635

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S027858461730218X?via%3Dihub

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