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    Adolescent cannabinoid vapour exposure sex-dependently alters the relationship between vulnerability traits and ethanol self-administration and modifies naltrexone actions on ethanol intake in rats
    (Elsevier, 2026-01-29) Acosta Vargas, Jairo Steffan; Heras Martínez, Natalia de las; Marcos, Alberto; Nozal, Leonor; Crego , Antonio L.; Ucha Tortuero, Marcos; Higuera Matas, Alejandro; Agencia Estatal de Investigación (España)
    Cannabis use during adolescence is common and may predispose individuals to substance use disorders. Animal studies have explored the gateway hypothesis, but data on ethanol consumption are limited. This study aimed to investigate the potential link between adolescent cannabis exposure and ethanol self-administration, as well as the relationship between predisposing behavioural traits and ethanol consumption. Adolescent rats were exposed to vaporized Δ 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) alone or with cannabidiol (CBD) at different ratios, or to a vehicle, from postnatal day (PND) 28–44, every other day. Behavioural assessments, including novelty and saccharin preference, goal-tracking, elevated plus maze, and ethanol self-administration (fixed and progressive ratio, punished seeking), were conducted from PND 70. Naltrexone was administered to assess its effects on ethanol intake. Cannabinoid exposure did not significantly affect behavioural traits or ethanol self- administration. However, sex differences emerged, with females showing a more vulnerable pattern of ethanol consumption and seeking. In THC-exposed males, a negative correlation was observed between sucrose preference and compulsive ethanol seeking. In females, THC exposure disrupted the correlation between novelty preference and ethanol intake and was associated with a negative correlation between goal-tracking and compulsive seeking. Naltrexone was most effective in reducing ethanol intake in THC-exposed rats as compared to rats exposed to a high CBD/low THC cannabinoid mixture. Adolescent cannabinoid exposure has limited effects on overall alcohol risk but may alter the psychological framework of alcohol-related behaviours and increase naltrexone potency. The observed sex differences highlight the need for personalized interventions.