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Tetrahydrocannabinol content and differences in marijuana smoking behavior.

R I Herning, W D Hooker, R T Jones

    Psychopharmacology
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Marijuana potency significantly alters smoking behavior. Users compensate for higher tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) by taking more puffs and longer breaks, but inhale more air, diluting the smoke.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Cannabis Research
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Understanding how users adjust their smoking behavior based on marijuana potency is crucial for public health.
    • Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana, and its concentration varies widely in commercial products.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of varying marijuana potency on the smoking behavior of experienced users.
    • To quantify changes in puffing topography and inhalation patterns in response to different THC concentrations.

    Main Methods:

    • Ten experienced marijuana users participated in a controlled study.
    • Participants smoked standardized marijuana cigarettes containing either 1.2% or 3.9% THC on separate occasions.
    • Key smoking parameters including puff volume, duration, number, interpuff interval, and inhalation volume/duration were meticulously recorded and averaged.

    Main Results:

    • Smoking higher potency (3.9% THC) marijuana cigarettes resulted in a greater number of puffs compared to lower potency (1.2% THC) cigarettes.
    • Users exhibited longer interpuff intervals when smoking high-potency marijuana.
    • Despite increased puffs and longer intervals, users inhaled larger volumes of air, effectively diluting the marijuana smoke with higher THC concentrations.

    Conclusions:

    • Marijuana users demonstrate adaptive smoking behaviors in response to THC potency.
    • The observed compensatory inhalation of air suggests a complex interplay between desired THC intake and physiological responses.
    • These findings have implications for understanding cannabis consumption patterns and potential risks associated with varying product strengths.

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