Role of Instructions in Nitrous Oxide Effects and Choice - 10

Summary

The purpose of this study is to conduct experiments to examine subjective and reinforcing effects of nitrous oxide. Mood altering and psychomotor effects will be tested on non-drug abusers and preference procedures will be used to assess reinforcing effects. Comparisons between nitrous oxide, opiates, and benzodiazepine antagonists will be made. To evaluate the role of instructions in nitrous oxide subjective effects and choice.

Timeline

Start

1996-04

Primary completion

1997-11

Completion

1997-11

Publications

• Background Zacny JP, Cho AM, Toledano AY, Galinkin J, Coalson DW, Klock PA, Klafta JM, Young CJ. Effects of information on the reinforcing, subjective, and psychomotor effects of nitrous oxide in healthy volunteers. Drug Alcohol Depend. 1997 Nov 25;48(2):85-95. doi: 10.1016/s0376-8716(97)00114-2.

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