Cue reactivity in young marijuana smokers: A preliminary investigation.
- 1 January 2008
- journal article
- Published by American Psychological Association (APA) in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors
- Vol. 22 (4) , 582-586
Abstract
To develop and evaluate the feasibility of a cue reactivity paradigm for young marijuana smokers, the authors set up a laboratory procedure involving neutral and marijuana-related imagery, video, and in vivo cues. Fifteen adolescents and young adults with cannabis use disorders completed the procedure, which included continuous measurement of skin conductance and heart rate. Participants also completed questionnaires regarding marijuana craving before, during, and after cue presentations. Higher levels of craving and skin conductance were observed during marijuana cue presentations. The procedure appears to elicit cue reactivity among adolescents and young adults with cannabis use disorders and should be further evaluated and refined with a larger sample. Implications for future studies are discussed.Keywords
Funding Information
- Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)/National Institute on Drug Abuse (5K12 DA 000357)
- AACAP
- USPHS (M01 RR 01070)
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