PRIMARY STUDY

Cross-substance primed and cue-induced craving among alcohol and cannabis co-users: An experimental psychopharmacology approach

Key Findings:  Among alcohol and cannabis co-users this study finds that individuals who co-use are more sensitive to the cue-induced effect of substance use, rather than the pharmacologically induced effects.

Type of Study:  Clinical Trial

Study Sample Size:  30

Study Result:  Negative

Research Location(s):  United States

Year of Pub:  2023


Cannabinoids Studied:  Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Unspecified

Chemotype:  Chemotype I

Route of Administration:  Inhalation




Citation:  Venegas A and Ray LA. Cross-substance primed and cue-induced craving among alcohol and cannabis co-users: An experimental psychopharmacology approach. Exp Clin Psychopharmacol. 2023; 31:683-693. doi: 10.1037/pha0000621

Authors:  Venegas A, Ray LA