Effects of expectancies on subjective responses to oral Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol
JM Kirk, P Doty, H De Wit - Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, 1998 - Elsevier
The effects of expectancies on subjective responses to oral Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-
THC) were examined. Thirty-five regular marijuana users were assigned to one of two
groups: one group was told that they may receive a cannabinoid or placebo and a second
group was told that they may receive a drug from one of several classes of drugs (eg,
stimulant, sedative, antiemetic) or placebo. Regardless of the group to which they were
assigned, subjects received each of two oral doses of Δ9-THC (7.5 and 15 mg) and placebo …
THC) were examined. Thirty-five regular marijuana users were assigned to one of two
groups: one group was told that they may receive a cannabinoid or placebo and a second
group was told that they may receive a drug from one of several classes of drugs (eg,
stimulant, sedative, antiemetic) or placebo. Regardless of the group to which they were
assigned, subjects received each of two oral doses of Δ9-THC (7.5 and 15 mg) and placebo …