Cannabis - Dopamine Study
GCRC 0240: THC Effects on Dopamine Functions in Cannabis Users
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Protocol Description
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on dopamine function in the brain. THC is the active ingredient of marijuana, cannabis, ganja, or “pot.” Dopamine is a chemical found in the human brain. We will measure the effects of THC on dopamine function by taking brain scans (pictures of the brain) that show chemical activity. These brain scans are taken using Positron Emission Tomography (PET). Pictures of brain structure will be taken by using a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan. The MRI and PET scans will take place at North Shore University Hospital.
Eligibility Criteria
Cannabis users ranging in age from 18 to 40 years old
Primary Investigator(s)
- Serge Sevy, MD