Research Square
June 11, 2026
Sarah A Limbacher, Sarah Bird, Julia Wrobel et al.
preprint
Abstract Introduction: Studies have shown that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) consumption can acutely increase heart rate (HR) regardless of the percent concentration of the product consumed, mode of consumption (e.g. flower, edibles, concentrate), and tolerance. Prior studies have found that the magnitude of this effect is slightly larger in inhaled products, however few purposeful studies on HR...
Journal of Cannabis Research
May 23, 2025
Margy Y. Chen, Ashley Brooks-Russell, Angela D Bryan et al.
As cannabis products become increasingly accessible and novel modes of administration like dabbing and vaping gain popularity, understanding how these modes impact use experiences and abuse liability is crucial. Existing studies primarily utilized laboratory settings with lower-potency research-grade cannabis, failing to capture common modes among individuals who use higher-potency legal market...
Journal of Cannabis Research
February 3, 2024
Ashley Brooks-Russell, Julia Wrobel, Tim Brown et al.
Background Acute cannabis use has been demonstrated to slow reaction time and affect decision-making and short-term memory. These effects may have utility in identifying impairment associated with recent use. However, these effects have not been widely investigated among individuals with a pattern of daily use, who may have acquired tolerance. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact...
Cannabis
2023
Shelby Smith, Julia Wrobel, Ashley Brooks-Russell et al.
Objective. This paper evaluated a novel, tablet-based neurocognitive and psychomotor test battery for detecting impairment from acute cannabis smoking using advanced quantitative methods. The study was conducted in a state with legal, recreational cannabis use and included participants who use cannabis occasionally or daily, and a no use comparison group. Methods. Participants completed a...