Effect of Cannabis on Cigarette Use Behavior
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) administration on motivational, subjective, and physiological effects of cigarettes. The study's goals are to test demand for cigarettes, tobacco craving, affect, heart rate, blood pressure, expired breath carbon monoxide, and cognitive performance. Researchers will compare multiple doses of THC and a placebo in participants who smoke cigarettes and either smoke or vape THC in the laboratory.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Healthy non-treatment seeking adults aged 21 or older 2. Report daily use of combustible tobacco cigarettes 3. Biological confirmation of cigarette use: have an expired carbon monoxide (CO) level of more than 5 ppm and a positive urine cotinine test at screening 4. Report current use of cannabis (at least 1 occasion per week) 5. Have experience with the inhalation route of administration for cannabis 6. Biological confirmation of cannabis use: have a positive urinary THC drug test at screening. 7. For women of children bearing potential and men with female partners of child-bearing potential, must be willing to use an effective form of contraception during the study. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Report current intention to reduce or quit cannabis or tobacco use within the next 30 days 2. Meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) criteria for a substance use disorder other than alcohol, cannabis, or nicotine 3. Test positive for illicit drugs other than cannabis an