The influence of alcohol and tobacco on the components of choice reaction time.
J Stud Alcohol, 1975/5;36(5):587-96.
Lyon RJ, Tong JE, Leigh G, Clare G
PMID: 239281
Abstract
In smokers a low dose of alcohol slightly improved decision time on a choice reaction-time task and in combination with tobacco resulted in significant improvement compared with placebo conditions. In nonsmokers decision time deteriorated significantly after a moderate dose of alcohol but not in smokers. The results are attributed to the stimulant action of a smoking dose of nicotine interacting with low levels of alcohol.
MeSH terms
Administration, Oral; Adult; Breath Tests; Decision Making; Depression, Chemical; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Synergism; Ethanol; Humans; Male; Motor Skills; Nicotine; Photic Stimulation; Placebos; Reaction Time; Smoking; Stimulation, Chemical
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