2023
Preliminary study of the interactive effects of THC and ethanol on self-reported ability and simulated driving, subjective effects, and cardiovascular responses
Schnakenberg Martin A, Flynn L, Sefik E, Luddy C, Cortes-Briones J, Skosnik P, Pittman B, Ranganathan M, D’Souza D. Preliminary study of the interactive effects of THC and ethanol on self-reported ability and simulated driving, subjective effects, and cardiovascular responses. Psychopharmacology 2023, 240: 1235-1246. PMID: 37045988, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-023-06356-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubjective effectsOral tetrahydrocannabinolSelf-reported abilityEffects of cannabisInfluence of tetrahydrocannabinolCause of morbiditySimulated drivingFeeling statesBlood alcohol levelsMotor vehicle accidentsAlcohol-related motor vehicle accidentsCardiovascular responsesIntravenous ethanolHealthy humansHeart rateVehicle accidentsAlcohol levelsInteractive effectsTetrahydrocannabinolPhysiological effectsSignificant differencesDrivingAbilityPreliminary studyRationaleDrug
2012
Nicotine Fails to Attenuate Ketamine-Induced Cognitive Deficits and Negative and Positive Symptoms in Humans: Implications for Schizophrenia
D'Souza DC, Ahn K, Bhakta S, Elander J, Singh N, Nadim H, Jatlow P, Suckow RF, Pittman B, Ranganathan M. Nicotine Fails to Attenuate Ketamine-Induced Cognitive Deficits and Negative and Positive Symptoms in Humans: Implications for Schizophrenia. Biological Psychiatry 2012, 72: 785-794. PMID: 22717030, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2012.05.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAttentionCognitionCognition DisordersCross-Over StudiesDouble-Blind MethodDrug InteractionsExecutive FunctionHumansInhibition, PsychologicalKetamineMemoryMiddle AgedMotor SkillsNicotinePsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychomotor PerformanceReaction TimeRecognition, PsychologySchizophreniaConceptsCognitive deficitsPositive symptomsExecutive functionResponse inhibitionKetamine-induced cognitive deficitsChoice reaction time taskSpeed of processingReaction time taskReaction timeVisual memoryEmotion recognitionImmediate recallSustained attentionTime taskFeeling statesPerceptual alterationsSerial processingEffects of nicotineNegative symptomsMemoryBehavioral effectsDeficitsInteractive effectsNicotine infusionTest day
2011
Preliminary Findings on the Interactive Effects of IV Ethanol and IV Nicotine on Human Behavior and Cognition: A Laboratory Study
Ralevski E, Perry EB, D’Souza D, Bufis V, Elander J, Limoncelli D, Vendetti M, Dean E, Cooper TB, McKee S, Petrakis I. Preliminary Findings on the Interactive Effects of IV Ethanol and IV Nicotine on Human Behavior and Cognition: A Laboratory Study. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2011, 14: 596-606. PMID: 22180582, PMCID: PMC6281082, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntr258.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRey Auditory Verbal Learning TaskAuditory Verbal Learning TaskVerbal learning taskAcute intravenous alcoholSubjective alcohol effectsBiphasic Alcohol Effects ScaleAlcohol-induced deficitsAlcohol-induced impairmentDoses of alcoholActive nicotineInteractive effectsTest dayCognitive inhibitionVerbal learningCognitive performanceLearning taskSubjective intoxicationAlcohol effectsHuman behaviorNicotine effectsIntravenous alcoholAlcohol infusionManner oneSubjective effectsCognition
2005
Comparative and Interactive Human Psychopharmacologic Effects of Ketamine and Amphetamine: Implications for Glutamatergic and Dopaminergic Model Psychoses and Cognitive Function
Krystal JH, Perry EB, Gueorguieva R, Belger A, Madonick SH, Abi-Dargham A, Cooper TB, MacDougall L, Abi-Saab W, D’Souza D. Comparative and Interactive Human Psychopharmacologic Effects of Ketamine and Amphetamine: Implications for Glutamatergic and Dopaminergic Model Psychoses and Cognitive Function. JAMA Psychiatry 2005, 62: 985-995. PMID: 16143730, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.62.9.985.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Interactive effects of subanesthetic ketamine and subhypnotic lorazepam in humans
Krystal J, Karper L, Bennett A, D’Souza D, Abi-Dargham A, Morrissey K, Abi-Saab D, Bremner J, Bowers Jr. M, Suckow R, Stetson P, Heninger G, Charney D. Interactive effects of subanesthetic ketamine and subhypnotic lorazepam in humans. Psychopharmacology 1998, 135: 213-229. PMID: 9498724, DOI: 10.1007/s002130050503.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWisconsin Card Sorting TestClinician-Administered Dissociative States ScalePerceptual alterationsAmnestic effectsInteractive effectsCard Sorting TestBrief Psychiatric Rating ScaleAttention impairmentSorting TestPerceptual effectsProverb interpretationEmotional distressDissociative effectsCortical impairmentNegative symptomsState scaleBehavioral effectsTest dayPsychiatric Rating ScaleLorazepam 2ImpairmentRating ScaleSubanesthetic ketamineHealthy humansPlacebo 2