Abstract:This study was designed to evaluate the impact of acupuncture treatment of behavioral changes caused by amphetamines (AMPH).12 female Wistar rats were randomly divided in 3 groups, all treated with 3mg of AMPH by subc. inj. Group I was kept in observation. Group II was submitted to the application of acupuncture needles 15 minutes after AMPH, at the following points: LV13; SP2; SP6; SP9; ST36; UB20 and Ren Mai 12. Group III was submitted to acupuncture needles application in Sham points. Locomotor behavior was… Show more
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