Consequences of adolescent drug use
Abstract Substance use in adolescence is a known risk factor for the development of neuropsychiatric and substance use disorders in…
Mary M. Torregrossa
Intravenous self-administration of delta-9-THC in adolescent rats produces long-lasting alterations in behavior and receptor protein expression
Abstract Rationale: Initial exposure to cannabinoids, including Δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), often occurs during adolescence. Considerable neurodevelopmental alterations occur throughout adolescence, and…
Consequences of Adolescent Exposure to the Cannabinoid Receptor Agonist WIN55,212-2 on Working Memory in Female Rats
Abstract Marijuana is a prevalent illicit substance used by adolescents, and several studies have indicated that adolescent use can lead…