Effects of repeated cue exposure on cannabis craving

摘要: OF THESIS EFFECTS REPEATED CUE EXPOSURE ON CANNBIS CRAVING Craving is a key element of the cannabis withdrawal syndrome that has been associated with continued use and relapse. Although cue-induced craving established in single laboratory sessions, procedures to sustain over multiple sessions are needed. The purpose present study was determine if responses could be elicited same subjects across sessions. It hypothesized exposure cues would produce more robust than neutral will sustained cue exposures. Five experimental (1 4 cannabis) were conducted. assessed Marijuana Questionnaire (MCQ) Short Form, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Subject-Rated Physiological Questionnaire, blood pressure, heart rate. Results revealed significant effects initial on VAS measures relative condition. No differences found MCQ composite scores or physiological measures. following not maintained There need for better understanding factors contribute drug despite quit attempts.