Search Results - "GAMALEDDIN, Islam"
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Effects of a selective cannabinoid CB2 agonist and antagonist on intravenous nicotine self administration and reinstatement of nicotine seeking
Published in PloS one (26-01-2012)“…Over the last decade there have been significant advances in the discovery and understanding of the cannabinoid system along with the development of…”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use: A Cross-Sectional Study among Gym Users in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Published in Oman medical journal (01-03-2020)“…Objectives : Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) have been used internationally for enhancing physical appearance and performance despite their significant side…”
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Knowledge, attitudes and use of anabolic-androgenic steroids among male gym users: A community based survey in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Published in Saudi pharmaceutical journal (01-02-2019)“…Recreational use of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) is a growing worldwide public health concern. However, studies assessing the level of awareness and…”
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Role of the endogenous cannabinoid system in nicotine addiction: novel insights
Published in Frontiers in psychiatry (2015)“…Several lines of evidence have shown that the endogenous cannabinoids are implicated in several neuropsychiatric diseases. Notably, preclinical and human…”
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Attenuation of cue-induced reinstatement of nicotine seeking by URB597 through cannabinoid CB1 receptor in rats
Published in Psychopharmacology (01-05-2016)“…Rationale The endocannabinoid system is composed of endocannabinoids (such as anandamide), their target receptors (CB 1 and CB 2 receptors, CB 1 Rs and CB 2…”
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Effects of fixed or self-titrated dosages of Sativex on cannabis withdrawal and cravings
Published in Drug and alcohol dependence (01-04-2016)“…Highlights • There is currently no pharmacological treatment approved for cannabis dependence. • The effect of the combination of THC/CBD on cannabis…”
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The selective anandamide transport inhibitor VDM11 attenuates reinstatement of nicotine seeking behaviour, but does not affect nicotine intake
Published in British journal of pharmacology (01-11-2011)“…BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The endocannabinoid system appears to play a pivotal role in mediating the rewarding and reinforcing effects of nicotine. Recent studies…”
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International Approaches to Tobacco-Use Cessation Programs and Policy for Adolescents and Young Adults in Saudi Arabia
Published in Current addiction reports (01-03-2018)“…Purpose of Review In this review, we are aiming to explore the recent literature regarding the current state of smoking and control plans and the recent…”
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Varenicline-Induced Elevation of Dopamine in Smokers: A Preliminary [(11)C]-(+)-PHNO PET Study
Published in Neuropsychopharmacology (New York, N.Y.) (01-05-2016)“…Varenicline, a nicotinic partial agonist, is the most effective treatment for tobacco use disorder. However, its mechanism of action is still unclear and may…”
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Varenicline decreases nicotine self-administration and cue-induced reinstatement of nicotine-seeking behaviour in rats when a long pretreatment time is used
Published in The international journal of neuropsychopharmacology (01-10-2012)“…Effects of varenicline (Champix), a nicotinic partial agonist, were evaluated on subjective effects of nicotine (drug discrimination), motivation for nicotine…”
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Attenuation of cue-induced reinstatement of nicotine seeking by URB597 through cannabinoid CB^sub 1^ receptor in rats
Published in Psychopharmacology (01-05-2016)“…Issue Title: Addiction Research and the Legacy of Steven R. Goldberg Rationale The endocannabinoid system is composed of endocannabinoids (such as anandamide),…”
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Attenuation of cue-induced reinstatement of nicotine seeking by URB597 through cannabinoid CB sub(1) receptor in rats
Published in Psychopharmacology (01-05-2016)“…The endocannabinoid system is composed of endocannabinoids (such as anandamide), their target receptors (CB sub(1) and CB sub(2) receptors, CB sub(1)Rs and CB…”
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Attenuation of cue-induced reinstatement of nicotine seeking by URB597 through cannabinoid CB.sub.1 receptor in rats
Published in Psychopharmacology (01-05-2016)“…Rationale The endocannabinoid system is composed of endocannabinoids (such as anandamide), their target receptors (CB.sub.1 and CB.sub.2 receptors, CB.sub.1Rs…”
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Blockade of Dopamine D4 Receptors Attenuates Reinstatement of Extinguished Nicotine-Seeking Behavior in Rats
Published in Neuropsychopharmacology (New York, N.Y.) (01-02-2012)“…Since cloning of the dopamine receptor D4 (DRD4), its role in the brain has remained unclear. It has been reported that polymorphism of the DRD4 gene in humans…”
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Inhibition of anandamide hydrolysis by cyclohexyl carbamic acid 3'-carbamoyl-3-yl ester (URB597) reverses abuse-related behavioral and neurochemical effects of nicotine in rats
Published in The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics (01-11-2008)“…Emerging evidence suggests that the rewarding, abuse-related effects of nicotine are modulated by the endocannabinoid system of the brain. For example,…”
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Cannabinoid receptor stimulation increases motivation for nicotine and nicotine seeking
Published in Addiction biology (01-01-2012)“…ABSTRACT The cannabinoid system appears to play a critical facilitative role in mediating the reinforcing effects of nicotine and relapse to nicotine‐seeking…”
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The anandamide transport inhibitor AM404 reduces the rewarding effects of nicotine and nicotine‐induced dopamine elevations in the nucleus accumbens shell in rats
Published in British journal of pharmacology (01-04-2012)“…BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibitor URB597 can reverse the abuse‐related behavioural and neurochemical effects of nicotine in rats…”
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Effects of fixed or self-titrated dosages of Sativex on cannabis users
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AM404 attenuates reinstatement of nicotine seeking induced by nicotine-associated cues and nicotine priming but does not affect nicotine- and food-taking
Published in Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford) (01-06-2013)“…Multiple studies suggest a pivotal role of the endocannabinoid system in the regulation of the reinforcing effects of various substances of abuse. Different…”
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Nicotine-taking and nicotine-seeking in C57Bl/6J mice without prior operant training or food restriction
Published in Behavioural brain research (21-04-2012)“…► We examined a model of nicotine self administration and relapse in C57Bl/6J mice. ► Reinstatement of drug-seeking behaviour was attempted by…”
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