ISSN:
1432-2072
Keywords:
THC intoxication
;
Autonomic blockade
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Intravenous THC, 30–44.8 μg/kg, was administered to four subjects. Each received THC on four occasions preceded by either i.v. saline, 0.04 mg/kg atropine sulfate, 0.2 mg/kg propranolol, or both drugs together. Heart rates, subjective intoxication and symptom ratings, time productions, and EEG activity were measured. In the absence of autonomic blocking drugs, THC produced characteristic tachycardia, subjective intoxication, and EEG effects. After combined autonomic blockade, THC had no effect on heart rate, while subjective and EEG changes remained as intense. These findings argue against the hypothesis that the subjective and EEG effects of THC are mediated by autonomic receptors or by interoception of peripheral autonomic actions of THC.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00426733
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