| abstract |
The invention relates to a novel use of compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are 5-HT6 antagonists. These compounds are useful for the preparation of medicaments for preventing relapse into addiction, in particular relapse into addiction to substances of abuse, including opiates, hallucinogens, inhalants, phencyclidine, amphetamines, cocaine, cannabis, nicotine, and alcohol, into relapse to addiction to certain medicines, including sedatives, hypnotics and anxiolytics, and into relapse to certain addictive behaviors, including gambling. |