Chronic Administration of Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Alters Brain Glucose Uptake and Improves Waiting Impulsivity in the Rat.

Introduction: Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) acts as an agonist at cannabinoid receptors. Its chronic intake affects many behaviors, including cognitive processes. The aims of this study in rats are to assess the chronic effects of THC on impulsivity and on regional brain glucose uptake. Materials an...

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Published in:Cannabis & Cannabinoid Research Vol. 9; no. 2; pp. 612 - 622
Main Authors: Miederer, Isabelle, Schmitt, Ulrich, Bausbacher, Nicole, Röhrich, Jörg, Mildenberger, Philipp, Lutz, Beat, Tüscher, Oliver, Schreckenberger, Mathias
Format: diagnostic images research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Apr2024
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