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Hashish smoke interfers with Sidman avoidance in mice.

A Armaganidis, A Moschovakis, G Papanikolaou

    Experientia
    |July 15, 1979
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    Hashish smoke affects Sidman avoidance behavior. This activity is comparable to that observed with hallucinogenic substances.

    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • The Sidman avoidance task is a behavioral paradigm used to study learning and memory.
    • The psychoactive effects of hashish (cannabis) are well-documented, but its specific impact on avoidance learning requires further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of hashish smoke on performance in the Sidman avoidance task.
    • To compare the behavioral activity of hashish smoke to known hallucinogenic compounds.

    Main Methods:

    • Subjects were exposed to hashish smoke.
    • Behavioral responses were monitored during a Sidman avoidance task.

    Main Results:

    • Hashish smoke demonstrated significant activity in the Sidman avoidance task.

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  • The observed behavioral effects were similar to those induced by hallucinogens.

    • Conclusions:

    • Hashish smoke influences active avoidance learning.
    • The findings suggest a potential overlap in the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the effects of hashish and hallucinogens on behavior.