Prenatal alcohol and cannabinoid co-exposure increases ethanol-seeking in adult offspring and produces sex-dependent medial prefrontal cannabinoid receptor 1 expression.
Siara Kate Rouzer, Abigail Bowring, Aisley George, McKay Domen, Emma Labbe, Marisol Palacios, Rajesh Miranda
This study shows that prenatal exposure to both alcohol and cannabinoids increases ethanol-seeking behavior in adult male offspring and alters cannabinoid receptor expression in the medial prefrontal cortex.
bioRxiv · Sep 23, 2026 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology