Title: Effects of acute systemic administration of cannabidiol on sleep-wake cycle in rats.
Authors: Chagas, Marcos Hortes N; Crippa, José Alexandre S; Zuardi, Antonio Waldo; Hallak, Jaime E C; Machado-de-Sousa, João Paulo; Hirotsu, Camila; Maia, Lucas; Tufik, Sergio; Andersen, Monica Levy
Abstract: Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the main components of Cannabis sativa and has a wide spectrum of action, including effects in the sleep-wake cycle.
Subjects: CANNABIS (Genus); SLEEP-wake cycle; LABORATORY rats; INTRAPERITONEAL injections; DRUG administration; SLOW wave sleep
Publication: Journal of Psychopharmacology, 2013, Vol 27, Issue 3, p312
ISSN: 0269-8811
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1177/0269881112474524

Effects of acute systemic administration of cannabidiol on sleep-wake cycle in rats.

Chagas, Marcos Hortes N; Crippa, José Alexandre S; Zuardi, Antonio Waldo; Hallak, Jaime E C; Machado-de-Sousa, João Paulo; Hirotsu, Camila; Maia, Lucas; Tufik, Sergio; Andersen, Monica Levy