Working memory capacity predicts cannabis-induced effects on alcohol urge.
Addictive behaviors March 1, 2026 Rachel L Gunn, Lindy K Howe, Holly K Boyle et al.
Cannabis has shown mixed results in its association with alcohol urge, which may be explained by individual differences. One such factor, working memory capacity (WMC) is associated with drug-related cue reactivity and implicated in alcohol use and problems. In the current study, we examined whether WMC moderates the acute effect of cannabis on alcohol urge in a randomized placebo-controlled...