Antagonizing an Adenosine A2A Receptor to Ameliorate One or More Components of Addictive Behavior.

摘要

This invention provides a method of mitigating/ameliorating one or more components of addictive behavior associated with chronic consumption of a substance of abuse, or withdrawal therefrom. The method typically involves administering to a subject in need thereof an adenosine A2A receptor antagonist in an amount sufficient to ameliorate said one or more components of addictive behavior.