Behavioral and Self-Report Cognitive Impairment Differences between Fast-Acting, Standard, and Placebo Cannabis Edibles
Research Square May 18, 2026 Samuel M. DiCecco, Emma E Smith, Kira L. Sturgess et al. preprint
Abstract Rationale: Fast-acting edible cannabis products are marketed as producing quicker effects than standard edibles, but whether faster absorption translates into earlier cognitive impairment due to cannabis intoxication is unclear. Objectives : We compared fast-acting, standard, and placebo edibles in a double-blind, within-subject crossover study of 20 adult individuals who frequently...