Sophia A. Vandewater

This study examines the effects of 6-methyl nicotine (6-MN) vapor inhalation in rats, finding similar physiological and behavioral responses to nicotine.

This study investigates age-related differences in heroin's anti-nociceptive and rewarding effects in rats, finding diminished opioid reward in middle-aged males.

This study compares methamphetamine and α-PVP self-administration in male and female rats, finding sex differences in reinforcement and dose effects.

This study compares the physiological and behavioral effects of 6-methyl nicotine and nicotine in rats, finding similar effects on temperature, activity, and nociception.

This study shows that female rats escalate self-administration of entactogen psychostimulants under long-access conditions, leading to increased GABAergic inhibition and altered KOR signaling in the central nucleus of the amygdala.

This study investigates whether THC reduces oxycodone self-administration in rats under extended access conditions and finds additive antinociceptive effects when THC and oxycodone are combined.

The study investigates binge-like self-administration of α-PVP in female rats and finds that half exhibit high initial intake, with wheel activity devalued as a reward.

This study compares the locomotor and reinforcing effects of pentedrone, pentylone, and methylone in rats, finding that pentedrone and pentylone have greater abuse liability than methylone.