Keyword: aggression


Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Agitation and Aggression in Alzheimer’s Disease

Abstract Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is frequently associated with neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) such as agitation and aggression, especially in the moderate to severe stages of the illness. The limited efficacy and…

Amyloid-beta inhibits E-S Potentiation through suppression of cannabinoid receptor 1 dependent synaptic disinhibition

Objective: The management of agitation in dementia is a growing problem and conventional modes of intervention have limited efficacy. Synthetic Cannabinoids have been studied in other conditions like pain and…

Role of CB2 receptors in social and aggressive behavior in male mice

Rationale Male CB1KO mice exhibit stronger aggressive responses than wild-type mice. Objective This study was designed to examine the role of cannabinoid CB2r in social and aggressive behavior. Methods The…