Amphetamine and the “bath salt” 3,4-methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) alter accuracy of memory for emotional arousing experiences in rats
Drugs of abuse have long been recognized to affect memory function. However, the mechanisms by which these substances affect the accuracy of memory processes are not well investigated. To this aim, we tested the effects of the psychostimulants Amphetamine and the “bath salt” 3,4-methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) in an inhibitory avoidance discrimination task. Male Sprague Dawley rats (350-370 g) were trained and tested in different inhibitory avoidance apparatuses.