Alcohol and Cannabis Use
Research Study
Researchers at Colorado State University are exploring how alcohol, cannabis, and co-use of alcohol and cannabis impact the brain, body and behavior. Join our compensated study today!
Fast Facts
Ages 21-50
Drink alcohol regularly
regular cannabis user
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Fort Collins, CO
Study Background
Researchers at Colorado State University are investigating how alcohol and cannabis impact cognitive skills.
Findings from this study will increase our understanding of how cannabis use alone, alcohol use alone, and using both cannabis and alcohol at the same time impacts the brain and body.
Participants will complete one 7 hour session in our mobile laboratory. During the session, participants will use either alcohol, cannabis or both, and will complete some surveys and have brain activity measured by EEG several times. They will also have their blood drawn and, if they are assigned to use alcohol during the session, will have their breath alcohol level measured.
Your participation in this study may help researchers learn more about the neurocognitive impacts of using cannabis alone, alcohol alone and co-use of cannabis and alcohol.
Advance research today and join our compensated study.
Study Background
Researchers at Colorado State University are investigating how alcohol and cannabis impact cognitive skills.
Findings from this study will increase our understanding of how cannabis use alone, alcohol use alone, and using both cannabis and alcohol at the same time impacts the brain and body.
Participants will complete one 7 hour session in our mobile laboratory. During the session, participants will use either alcohol, cannabis or both, and will complete some surveys and have brain activity measured by EEG several times. They will also have their blood drawn and, if they are assigned to use alcohol during the session, will have their breath alcohol level measured.
Your participation in this study may help researchers learn more about the neurocognitive impacts of using cannabis alone, alcohol alone and co-use of cannabis and alcohol.
Advance research today and join our compensated study.
Additional Information
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
- Ages 21-50
- Drink alcohol regularly
- Regular cannabis user
- Not a daily tobacco user
- Not diagnosed with substance use disorder
- Not pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to become pregnant
- No major psychiatric condition including schizophrenia, bipolar, or depression
- No use of psychotropic medications except antidepressants
- No illegal drug use in past 60 days
- No major medical conditions contraindicating alcohol or cannabis consumptions
- Speak English
Once enrolled, this study involves:
- Completing one 7 hour session in our mobile laboratory
- Using either alcohol, cannabis, or both
- Completing surveys
- Having brain activity measured by EEG several times
- Having blood drawn
- If assigned to use alcohol during the session, having breath alcohol level measured
Compensation is provided up to $180 for your participation.
If you are assigned to the cannabis or cannabis + alcohol group, you will be asked to travel to a cannabis dispensary and purchase a flower cannabis product for use during the study. Other than that, there is no cost for you to participate in the study.