Open AccessSex differences in nicotine-induced impulsivity and its reversal with bupropion in rats
Author(s) -
Javier Íbias,
Arbi Nazarian
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of psychopharmacology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.333
H-Index - 114
eISSN - 1461-7285
pISSN - 0269-8811
DOI - 10.1177/0269881120937543
Subject(s) - nicotine , impulsivity , bupropion , self administration , psychology , delay discounting , medicine , cognition , nicotine withdrawal , endocrinology , pharmacology , anesthesia , psychiatry , smoking cessation , pathology
Enhancement in cognitive impulsivity and the resulting alterations in decision making serve as a contributing factor for the development and maintenance of substance-use disorders. Nicotine-induced increases in impulsivity has been previously reported in male humans and rodents. Although the potential for sex differences in nicotine-induced impulsivity has not been examined.