Stimulants and Depressor Drugs in the Sleep-wake Cycle Modulation: The Case of Alcohol and Cannabinoids

Eric Murillo-Rodríguez, Cristina Carreón, Mario Eduardo Acosta-Hernández, Fabio García-García

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Abstract

A complex neurobiological network drives the sleep-wake cycle. In addition, external sti-muli, including stimulants or depressor drugs, also influence the control of sleep. Here we review the recent advances that contribute to the comprehensive understanding of the actions of stimulants and depressor compounds, such as alcohol and cannabis, in sleep regulation. The objective of this review is to highlight the neurobiological mechanism engaged by alcohol and cannabis in sleep con-trol.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1270-1279
Number of pages10
JournalCurrent Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
Volume22
Issue number15
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2022

Keywords

  • Alcohol
  • Caffeine
  • Cannabinoids
  • Sleep
  • Thalamus
  • Wakefulness

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