Alterations in self-reported sensory gating and interoception in individuals frequently using cannabis.

ABSTRACT: Background: Cannabis use is associated with altered processing of external (exteroceptive) and internal (interoceptive) sensory stimuli. However, little research exists on whether subjective experiences of these processes are altered in people who frequently use cannabis. Altered exteroception may influence externally oriented attention, whereas interoceptive differences have implications for intoxication, craving, and withdrawal states.Objectives: The goal of the current study was to investigate subjective experiences of exteroceptive sensory gating and interoception in people frequently using cannabis. We hypothesized subjective impairments in sensory gating and elevations in affect-related interoceptive awareness; furthermore, such deviations would relate to cannabis use p

SUBMITTER: Bloomer BF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12288845 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature