Abstract
Naltrindole, a selective δ-opioid receptor antagonist, was evaluated for its potential to block the reinforcing properties of cocaine using a conditioned place pairing paradigm in Lewis rats. Cocaine HCl (15 mg/kg s.c.) produced a strong place preference which was significantly blocked in animals pretreated with naltrindole (3 mg/kg i.p.); naltrindole alone showed no reinforcing or aversive effects. The results suggest a novel approach for the treatment of cocaine abuse in man.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 345-346 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | European Journal of Pharmacology |
Volume | 219 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 25 1992 |
Keywords
- Cocaine
- Naltrindole
- Place preference