title: Delta 9-tetrahydrocannibinol: acute efects on defensive and primary-process language.
abstract: This study examined the effects of delta 9-tetrahydrocannibinol (THC) on defensive, primary-process, and secondary-process language. Four male volunteers provided 5-minute monologues in three conditions: Round 1,placebo; Round 2, 15 mg THC; Round 3, recovery. THC was found to attenuate defensive language behavior (retractors, qualifiers, direct references) and to increase the use of secondary-process (intellectualizing) vocabulary.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D013759:Dronabinol / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014705:Verbal Behavior / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D013759:Dronabinol