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“Discounting was associated with cocaine self-administration in vehicle males (R2 = −0.4, P < 0.05) and self-administration was reduced by guanfacine treatment (0.3 mg/kg).”
“ Guanfacine significantly decreased cocaine sensitivity in both sexes.”
“These animal studies suggest that guanfacine may have therapeutic potential for treating impairments of executive function that are associated with the abuse of cocaine.”
“administration of cocaine (4.0mg/kg) was associated with impairments in accuracy at long delay intervals, an effect that was attenuated by guanfacine (0.4mg/kg).”