Effect of Marihuana on the Visual Autokinetic Phenomenon
- 1 December 1972
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Perceptual and Motor Skills
- Vol. 35 (3) , 891-894
- https://doi.org/10.2466/pms.1972.35.3.891
Abstract
The effects of 4 dose levels of marihuana upon the visual autokinetic phenomenon were examined in 12 Ss. The amount of apparent movement was greatly increased under the two highest doses. Possible hazards associated with vehicle operation at night under marihuana are noted.Keywords
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