2012
Naltrexone does not attenuate the effects of intravenous Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol in healthy humans
Ranganathan M, Carbuto M, Braley G, Elander J, Perry E, Pittman B, Radhakrishnan R, Sewell RA, D'Souza DC. Naltrexone does not attenuate the effects of intravenous Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol in healthy humans. The International Journal Of Neuropsychopharmacology 2012, 15: 1251-1264. PMID: 22243563, DOI: 10.1017/s1461145711001830.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAttentionBehaviorCognitionCognition DisordersDouble-Blind MethodDronabinolDrug InteractionsEuphoriaFemaleHallucinogensHumansInhibition, PsychologicalInjections, IntravenousMaleMarijuana AbuseMemoryMental RecallMiddle AgedNaltrexoneNarcotic AntagonistsOrientationPerceptionPsychoses, Substance-InducedRecognition, PsychologyRewardYoung AdultConceptsCognitive effectsHealthy human subjectsPerceptual alterationsHuman subjectsTHC effectsCognitive impairmentΔ9-tetrahydrocannabinolActive naltrexoneDouble-blind mannerTest dayPsychotomimetic effectsPreclinical evidenceMOR antagonistΜ-opioidCB1R agonistPsychiatric illnessPrecise natureHealthy humansDrug AdministrationReceptor systemNaltrexoneEffect of pretreatmentAnxietyPlaceboTHC
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 effectsCognitionThe safety of studies with intravenous Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol in humans, with case histories
Carbuto M, Sewell RA, Williams A, Forselius-Bielen K, Braley G, Elander J, Pittman B, Schnakenberg A, Bhakta S, Perry E, Ranganathan M, D’Souza D, The Yale THC Study Group. The safety of studies with intravenous Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol in humans, with case histories. Psychopharmacology 2011, 219: 885-896. PMID: 21845389, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-011-2417-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdverse eventsPost-study periodCareful subject selectionMinor adverse eventsPhysical adverse eventsFrequent side effectsLong-term followCannabinoid receptor systemFaster infusion rateCannabinoid receptor ligandsIntravenous THCPlacebo infusionCannabinoid systemInfusion rateStudy participationSide effectsAbuse liabilityHigh dosesReceptor systemΔ9-tetrahydrocannabinolInfusionPsychoactive effectsReceptor ligandsTest daySubjects
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
2004
Preliminary evidence of attenuation of the disruptive effects of the NMDA glutamate receptor antagonist, ketamine, on working memory by pretreatment with the group II metabotropic glutamate receptor agonist, LY354740, in healthy human subjects
Krystal JH, Abi-Saab W, Perry E, D’Souza D, Liu N, Gueorguieva R, McDougall L, Hunsberger T, Belger A, Levine L, Breier A. Preliminary evidence of attenuation of the disruptive effects of the NMDA glutamate receptor antagonist, ketamine, on working memory by pretreatment with the group II metabotropic glutamate receptor agonist, LY354740, in healthy human subjects. Psychopharmacology 2004, 179: 303-309. PMID: 15309376, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-004-1982-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGroup II metabotropic glutamate receptor agonistMetabotropic glutamate receptor agonistHealthy human subjectsNMDA glutamate receptor antagonistGlutamate receptor agonistsGlutamate receptor antagonistsTest dayCognitive effectsPerceptual changesKetamine infusionReceptor antagonistReceptor agonistDysphoric moodMemory impairmentBehavioral consequencesSignificant dose-related improvementGroup II mGluR agonistReceptor functionHuman subjectsMemoryNegative symptomsDose-related improvementNMDA receptor functionPreliminary evidenceDisruptive effects