Presence of an unfamiliar peer reverses escalated cocaine intake in male rats: involvement of the subthalamic nucleus
Cassandre Vielle, Lucie Vignal, Alix Tiran‐Cappello, Julie Meffre, Nicolas Maurice, Mickaël Degoulet, Cécile Brocard, Florence Pelletier, Yann Pelloux, Christelle Baunez
This study shows that the presence of an unfamiliar peer reduces cocaine intake in male rats, with the subthalamic nucleus mediating this effect during both short and long-access sessions.
Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry · Dec 17, 2025Peer-reviewedNeuroscience