USE OF 5-HT6 ANTAGONISTS TO PREVENT RELAPSE INTO ADDICTION

摘要

A novel use of compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are 5-HT₆ antagonists, are disclosed. In one embodiment, the invention relates to the use of these compounds or pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds for preventing relapse into addiction, for example, relapse into addiction to substances of abuse, including opiates, hallucinogens, inhalants, phencyclidine, amphetamines, cocaine, cannabis, nicotine, and alcohol, relapse into addiction to certain medicines, including sedatives, hypnotics and anxiolytics, and relapse into certain addictive behaviors, including gambling.