Tolerance to marijuana: heart rate and subjective "high"

Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1977 Nov;22(5 Pt 1):550-6. doi: 10.1002/cpt1977225part1550.

Abstract

In a 94-day supervised study of 30 subjects smoking marijuana, with drug-free periods interspersed, mean heart rate and subjective "high" decreased over the smoking period. Light smokers had greater chronotrophic and subjective effects than heavy smokers, but both demonstrated evidence of tolerance. Cumulation and minor withdrawal effects were noted.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cannabis*
  • Dronabinol / pharmacology
  • Drug Tolerance
  • Euphoria*
  • Heart Rate* / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Dronabinol