Presentation Title
Effects of Juvenile Methylphenidate Exposure on Cocaine Self Administration and Escalation in Adult Rats
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
College
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Major
Psychology
Location
RM 215-218
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Cynthia Crawford
Start Date
2-27-2013 1:40 PM
End Date
2-27-2013 5:20 PM
Abstract
Methylphenidate is a highly prescribed psycho-stimulant for the treatment of ADHD; however, little is known about its long term effects. The present study tested an animal (rodent) model with self-administration paradigm to assess the impact of juvenile methylphenidate exposure on cocaine seeking behavior in adulthood.
Effects of Juvenile Methylphenidate Exposure on Cocaine Self Administration and Escalation in Adult Rats
RM 215-218
Methylphenidate is a highly prescribed psycho-stimulant for the treatment of ADHD; however, little is known about its long term effects. The present study tested an animal (rodent) model with self-administration paradigm to assess the impact of juvenile methylphenidate exposure on cocaine seeking behavior in adulthood.
