2008
Blunted Psychotomimetic and Amnestic Effects of Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in Frequent Users of Cannabis
D'Souza DC, Ranganathan M, Braley G, Gueorguieva R, Zimolo Z, Cooper T, Perry E, Krystal J. Blunted Psychotomimetic and Amnestic Effects of Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in Frequent Users of Cannabis. Neuropsychopharmacology 2008, 33: 2505-2516. PMID: 18185500, PMCID: PMC3799954, DOI: 10.1038/sj.npp.1301643.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAmnesiaAttentionBrainDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodDronabinolDrug Administration ScheduleDrug ToleranceFemaleHallucinationsHallucinogensHumansHydrocortisoneMaleMarijuana AbuseMiddle AgedPerceptual DisordersProlactinPsychoses, Substance-InducedTachycardiaYoung AdultConceptsAmnestic effectsPerceptual alterationsDelta-9-TetrahydrocannabinolCannabis useSubjective effectsFrequent usersCannabisEffects of cannabinoidsIllicit substancesPsychotomimetic effectsEuphoric effectsHealthy controlsHealthy individualsMemoryImpairingPsychosisDose-related effectsIndividualsCortisolPsychotomimeticsAttentionPeopleUsersPlacebo-controlled studyEffect
2006
Enhanced Sensitivity to the Euphoric Effects of Alcohol in Schizophrenia
D'Souza DC, Gil RB, Madonick S, Perry EB, Forselius-Bielen K, Braley G, Donahue L, Tellioglu T, Zimolo Z, Gueorguieva R, Krystal JH. Enhanced Sensitivity to the Euphoric Effects of Alcohol in Schizophrenia. Neuropsychopharmacology 2006, 31: 2767-2775. PMID: 16985503, DOI: 10.1038/sj.npp.1301207.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffects of alcoholHealthy subjectsBlood alcohol levelsPositive psychotic symptomsSmall transient increaseSelf-medication hypothesisPerceptual alterationsAlcohol administrationMotor functionAlcohol dosesElevated riskPsychotic symptomsLifetime exposureSchizophrenia patientsSchizophrenia symptomsEuphoric effectsNegative symptomsAlcohol levelsAlcohol useStimulatory effectSubjective effectsTransient increaseSchizophreniaStimulatory responseAlcohol responses