In a rodent study, liraglutide (flucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist) reduced self administration of what substance of abuse?
Liraglutide reduced both cue-induced heroin seeking and drug-induced reinstatement of heroin seeking behaviors in rats.
Evans B, Stoltzfus B, Acharya N, Nyland JE, Arnold AC, Freet CS, Bunce SC, Grigson PS. Dose titration with the glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist, liraglutide, reduces cue-and drug-induced heroin seeking in high drug-taking rats. Brain research bulletin. 2022 Oct 15;189:163-73.
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