An Exploratory Study of Early Auditory Evoked Potentials in Cannabis Smokers.

American Journal of Audiology
Rachael R BaiducEric A Vance

Abstract

Purpose Cannabis is widely used for medicinal and recreational purposes. Studies have evaluated its health benefits and consequences, although there is limited work on its effects on the auditory system. In this exploratory study, we evaluate the effects of cannabis smoking on early auditory evoked potentials. Method We investigated auditory brainstem response (ABR) and electrocochleography waveforms in 18 cannabis smokers (44% women, 54% men; M age = 23.06 years, range: 21-28 years) and 19 nonsmoker controls (63% women, 37% men; M age = 23.74 years, range: 21-33 years). Threshold ABRs were recorded using rarefaction clicks at a rate of 17.7/s from 80 dB nHL to Wave V threshold. Resulting amplitudes and latencies for Waves I, III, and V were compared via independent-samples t tests. Electrocochleograms obtained with 90 dB nHL (7.1/s) alternating clicks were assessed for summating and compound action potentials, which were compared between groups using independent-samples t tests. Results ABR Wave I amplitudes were significantly lower in smokers (M = 0.14 μV, SD = 0.11) compared to nonsmokers (M = 0.21 μV, SD = 0.10, p = .039) at 80 dB nHL. Wave V latencies were significantly delayed in smokers at 80 dB nHL. Wave I and III laten...Continue Reading

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