Are the Acute Effects of THC Different in Aging Adults

摘要: In recent years of expanding legalization, older adults have reported the largest increase in cannabis use any age group. While its has been studied extensively young adults, little is known about effects THC and whether risks might be different, particularly concerning intoxication cognition. The current study investigated associated with deleterious on cognitive performance other behavioral measures before after ad libitum self-administration three different types flower (THC dominant, + CBD, CBD dominant). Age groups consisted (ages 21–25) 55–70). Controlling for pre-use scores all measures, dominant chemovar produced a greater effect younger compared tests learning processing speed, whereas there were no differences between old chemovars. addition, group craving than using chemovar. Consistent some reports preclinical literature, findings suggest that may less sensitive to affective measures.