ISSN:
1432-2072
Keywords:
Cannabis
;
Alcohol
;
Divided Attention
;
Cross-Tolerance
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The effects of δ 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (δ 9-THC) and alcohol, and their combination, on divided attention performance were compared for cannabis users and non-users of both sexes. Performance by all subjects was significantly impaired following 2.6 and 5.2 mg δ 9-THC but not at blood alcohol concentrations of 48 and 96 mg/100 ml. The combined effect of the 2 drugs depended upon prior experience with cannabis. A synergistic action occurred in non-users while an antagonistic effect occurred in the group of users. Differences in the alcohol effects between users and non-users provided evidence of cross-tolerance between cannabis and alcohol.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00421001
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