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Ethanol and chlordiazepoxide cross-dependence.

A W Chan1

  • 1Research Institute on Alcoholism, New York State Division of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse, Buffalo 14203.

Alcohol and Alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire). Supplement
|January 1, 1987
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This study shows that chlordiazepoxide (CDP) can substitute for ethanol in mice, preventing withdrawal. Mice dependent on CDP also exhibit withdrawal, indicating cross-dependence between these substances.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology
  • Addiction Research

Background:

  • Ethanol dependence is a significant public health issue.
  • Understanding cross-dependence with other substances can inform treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the cross-dependence between ethanol and chlordiazepoxide (CDP).
  • To characterize withdrawal symptoms and their precipitation in a mouse model.

Main Methods:

  • Induction of ethanol dependence in mice using a liquid diet.
  • Substitution of ethanol with chlordiazepoxide (CDP) diets.
  • Observation of withdrawal signs and precipitation by RO-15-788.

Main Results:

  • CDP administration fully suppressed ethanol withdrawal symptoms.

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  • Mice showed spontaneous CDP withdrawal after 14-24 days of CDP diet.
  • Benzodiazepine receptor antagonist RO-15-788 precipitated shorter CDP withdrawal signs.

    • Conclusions:

    • Demonstrates cross-dependence between ethanol and chlordiazepoxide.
    • Suggests shared neurobiological mechanisms in dependence.
    • Highlights the role of benzodiazepine receptors in CDP withdrawal.