CSUSB ScholarWorks - Meeting of the Minds: Effects of Adolescent Cannabinoid Exposure on Nicotine Reward in Young Adult Rats
 

Presentation Title

Effects of Adolescent Cannabinoid Exposure on Nicotine Reward in Young Adult Rats

Author(s) Information

Jessica Razo
David Sanchez

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation/Art Exihibt

College

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Major

Psychology

Location

SMSU Event Center BC

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Cynthia Crawford

Start Date

5-17-2018 9:30 AM

End Date

5-17-2018 11:00 AM

Abstract

A number of studies have demonstrated that adolescent exposure to nicotine alters the unconditioned response to cannabinoid agonists and the density of cannabinoid receptors. In a recent study it was found that adolescent nicotine exposure increased the conditioned rewarding effects of the cannabinoid agonist CP-55,940. Interestingly, there is evidence in the clinical literature suggesting reverse gateway, where cannabis use leads to greater nicotine use. This study investigated whether adolescent exposure to a synthetic cannabinoid CPP-55,940 alters the rewarding properties of nicotine.

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May 17th, 9:30 AM May 17th, 11:00 AM

Effects of Adolescent Cannabinoid Exposure on Nicotine Reward in Young Adult Rats

SMSU Event Center BC

A number of studies have demonstrated that adolescent exposure to nicotine alters the unconditioned response to cannabinoid agonists and the density of cannabinoid receptors. In a recent study it was found that adolescent nicotine exposure increased the conditioned rewarding effects of the cannabinoid agonist CP-55,940. Interestingly, there is evidence in the clinical literature suggesting reverse gateway, where cannabis use leads to greater nicotine use. This study investigated whether adolescent exposure to a synthetic cannabinoid CPP-55,940 alters the rewarding properties of nicotine.