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Once weekly administration of nicotine produces long-lasting locomotor sensitization in rats via a nicotinic receptor-mediated mechanism

Dennis K. Miller, Lincoln H. Wilkins, Michael T. Bardo, Peter A. Crooks, Linda P. Dwoskin

Psychopharmacology · 2001 · 78 citations · 22 references

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A psychomotor stimulant theory of addiction.

Roy A. Wise, Michael A. Bozarth · Psychological Review · 1987 · 2.7K citations

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Acetylcholine receptors containing the β2 subunit are involved in the reinforcing properties of nicotine

Marina R. Picciotto, Michèle Zoli, Roberto Rimondini et al. · Nature · 1998 · 1.3K citations

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Self-administered nicotine activates the mesolimbic dopamine system through the ventral tegmental area

William A. Corrigall, Kathleen M. Coen, Kathryn Adamson · Brain Research · 1994 · 741 citations

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The effects of nicotine on locomotor activity in non‐tolerant and tolerant rats

Paul B. S. Clarke, Ramesh Kumar · British Journal of Pharmacology · 1983 · 459 citations · Full text

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The effects of acute and repeated nicotine treatment on nucleus accumbens dopamine and locomotor activity

Maureen E.M. Benwell, David J.K. Balfour · British Journal of Pharmacology · 1992 · 423 citations · Full text

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