comparison investigated (2)
what is CBD and THC?
levels of this neurotransmitter examined
what is dopamine?
buccal spray used under the tongue
what is Sativex
distortion of sensory experience, illusions of movement of stationary objects, blending of patterns/objects, distorts perception of the passage of time
What is an effect on perception cause by cannabis?
developed for medical use
what are fully synthetic cannabinoids
assesses cognitive function and measures psychomotor speed/selective attention
what is performance task battery?
group sample used
what are male rats?
a liquid/semi-solid, purified extract of marijuana/hashish
what is hash oil?
an alteration in the rate, sequential ordering, and goal-directness of thinking process
What is temporal disintegration?
THC's sister molecule that lacks its "high" psychotropic properties
what is CBD?
type of study design (4 words)
what is multi-site, randomized, double-blind, within-subject study?
prior exposure to cannabis encourages use of other illicit drugs
what is cannabis gateway theory?
refers to change's in one's lifestyle, level of motivation, and personality after use of marijuana
What is 'amotivational syndrome'?
intense feeling of hunger
what are the 'munchies'?
primary active ingredient in cannabis
what is THC?
constituent of cannabis examined
what is CBD?
"common feature of many drugs of abuse"
what is increased locomotor activity?
plays a major role in converting THC into its primary & secondary metabolites
what is cytochrome P450 enzyme
social acceptability, availability, and perceived risk of harm
What are 3 factors that influences on the rate of marijuana?
consists of dried mixture of cannabis leaves, stems, and seeded flowers or female plants from which the resin was removed
what is Bhang?
3 effects examined
what are subjective, reinforcing, and cardiovascular effects?
minimally invasive technique useful in assay of extracellular tissue fluid
what is an in vivo microdialysis?
are extremely lipid soluble and exhibit extensive
what are cannabinoids?
cannabis edible
what is a 'spacecake'?
uneven distribution of synthocannabinoids on the plant material
what are "hot spots"?