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Marijuana and the perception of affect.

P L Clopton, D S Janowsky, J M Clopton

    Psychopharmacology
    |March 22, 1979
    PubMed
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    Marijuana use impairs the ability to recognize emotions in others. Experienced users showed decreased affective sensitivity after smoking delta-9-THC, indicating a negative impact on social perception.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychopharmacology
    • Neuroscience
    • Social Psychology

    Background:

    • Understanding the effects of cannabis on social cognition is crucial.
    • Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary psychoactive component of marijuana.
    • Previous research suggests potential impacts of cannabis on emotional processing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the influence of marijuana on the perception of emotions in others.
    • To assess whether acute marijuana administration affects affective sensitivity in experienced users.

    Main Methods:

    • Thirty experienced male marijuana users participated.
    • Subjects were administered either placebo or active marijuana containing 6 mg delta-9-THC.
    • The Affective Sensitivity Scale was administered pre- and post-smoking.

    Main Results:

    • A significant decline in Affective Sensitivity Scale scores was observed after active marijuana administration.
    • No significant changes in scores were found following placebo administration.
    • Results suggest delta-9-THC negatively impacts emotion perception.

    Conclusions:

    • Acute marijuana use, specifically delta-9-THC, impairs the ability to perceive emotions in others.
    • This impairment may have implications for social interactions and functioning.
    • Further research is needed to explore the mechanisms and long-term effects.

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