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
The acute effects of cannabinoids on memory in humans: a review
Ranganathan M, D’Souza D. The acute effects of cannabinoids on memory in humans: a review. Psychopharmacology 2006, 188: 425-444. PMID: 17019571, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-006-0508-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStages of memoryHuman literatureDelay-dependent mannerIntrusion errorsMemory taskFree recallPsychological testsAmnestic effectsCognitive functionConstituent cannabinoidsRobust effectMemoryPreclinical literatureFuture researchResultsAcute administrationNeurochemical basisEffects of cannabinoidsDrug useExogenous cannabinoidsIssues of doseAcute effectsLarge bodyLong-term potentiationSmall sample sizeRationaleCannabisGreater vulnerability to the amnestic effects of ketamine in males
Morgan CJ, Perry EB, Cho HS, Krystal JH, D’Souza D. Greater vulnerability to the amnestic effects of ketamine in males. Psychopharmacology 2006, 187: 405-414. PMID: 16896964, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-006-0409-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAmnestic effectsProcessing of wordsGeneral cognitive functioningGreater performance decrementsGreater subjective senseGender differencesObjectivesThe current studyGreater vulnerabilityCognitive measuresCognitive differencesCognitive functioningPerceptual alterationsPerformance decrementsNMDA-R functionAttention dataMemory impairmentSubjective senseNegative symptomsCurrent studyFunctioningHVLTKetamine studiesAnxietyMemoryKetamine administration
2003
Altered NMDA Glutamate Receptor Antagonist Response in Recovering Ethanol-Dependent Patients
Krystal JH, Petrakis IL, Limoncelli D, Webb E, Gueorgueva R, D'Souza DC, Boutros NN, Trevisan L, Charney DS. Altered NMDA Glutamate Receptor Antagonist Response in Recovering Ethanol-Dependent Patients. Neuropsychopharmacology 2003, 28: 2020-2028. PMID: 12888778, DOI: 10.1038/sj.npp.1300252.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEthanol-dependent patientsNMDA receptor antagonistReceptor antagonistEthanol dependenceN-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) glutamate receptorsDouble-blind studySelective NMDA receptor antagonistNMDA receptor functionAlcohol-dependent patientsHealthy comparison subjectsTreatment of alcoholismHealthy comparison groupExecutive cognitive functionKetamine infusionKetamine 0.5NMDA receptorsGlutamate receptorsComparison subjectsPatientsAmnestic effectsRandomized orderReceptor functionCognitive functionAntagonist responseAntagonist
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