Stimulants and Depressor Drugs in the Sleep-wake Cycle Modulation: The
Case of Alcohol and Cannabinoids

Eric      Murillo-Rodríguez; Cristina      Carreón; Mario   Eduardo   Acosta-Hernández; Fabio      García-García

Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry

Author(s): Eric Murillo-Rodríguez*, Cristina Carreón, Mario Eduardo Acosta-Hernández and Fabio García-García*

DOI: 10.2174/1568026622666220105105054

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Abstract

A complex neurobiological network drives the sleep-wake cycle. In addition, external stimuli, including stimulants or depressor drugs, also influence the control of sleep. Here we review the recent advances that contribute to the comprehensive understanding of the actions of stimulants and depressor compounds, such as alcohol and cannabis, in sleep regulation. The objective of this review is to highlight the neurobiological mechanism engaged by alcohol and cannabis in sleep control.

Keywords: Alcohol, Cannabinoids, Caffeine, Sleep, Thalamus, Wakefulness.

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