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
Effects of Naltrexone on Cognition in a Treatment Study of Patients with Schizophrenia and Comorbid Alcohol Dependence
Ralevski E, Balachandra K, Gueorguieva R, Limoncelli D, Petrakis I. Effects of Naltrexone on Cognition in a Treatment Study of Patients with Schizophrenia and Comorbid Alcohol Dependence. Journal Of Dual Diagnosis 2006, 2: 53-69. DOI: 10.1300/j374v02n04_05.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCognitive functioningAlcohol dependenceFrontal lobe functioningComorbid alcohol dependenceSymptoms of schizophreniaAlcohol useFunctioningCognitionTreatment studiesSchizophreniaEffects of naltrexoneAlcohol reductionMemoryDrinking patternsAlcohol consumptionAttentionSecond objectiveWeeks of treatmentDeficitsFirst objectiveWeek 24Naltrexone treatmentWeek 12NaltrexonePatients