Working memory capacity predicts cannabis-induced effects on alcohol urge
Plain-Language Summary:
This study looked at adults who drink heavily and also use cannabis regularly. Each person came to the lab on three separate days and smoked either a cannabis cigarette with no active ingredient, a weaker cigarette, or a stronger cigarette, and rated how strongly they wanted alcohol before and after.
Key Findings:
The results were mixed. The stronger cannabis cigarette lowered the urge to drink, but mainly in people with average or good scores on a memory test, and the weaker cigarette made no clear difference.
Safety of Co-Administered Cannabidiol (CBD) and alcohol: a Phase I study
Plain-Language Summary:
This study looked at how safe it is for people who drink alcohol moderately to also use a substance called cannabidiol (CBD). The researchers tested this in two settings: a lab and in people's homes over a longer period.
Key Findings:
It made no difference in safety. Using CBD alongside moderate alcohol consumption did not cause any significant problems in either the lab or in people's homes over time.
Acute Effects of Cannabis on Alcohol Craving and Consumption: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial
Plain-Language Summary:
Clinicians should be aware of the complex relationship between cannabis use and alcohol consumption, as THC may have varying effects on alcohol craving and consumption.
Key Findings:
Cannabis use is linked with heavy drinking and worse alcohol treatment outcomes. No human studies have established a causal effect of cannabis on alcohol motivation. The trial aims to examine the acute effects of THC on alcohol craving...
