EFFECT | ALCOHOL | MARIJUANA | SIGNIFICANCE OF DIFFERENCE[a] |
---|---|---|---|
Sensory & Bodily Effects: | |||
Sensory enhancement | 1% | 35% | .001 |
Sensory worsening | 13% | 0% | .001 |
Pleasant physical sensations | 2% | 8% | .05 |
Unpleasant physical sensations | 13% | 7% | NS |
Interpersonal Relations: | |||
Improved | 3% | 9% | .05 |
Worsened | 1% | 10% | .01 |
Inhibitions lowered | 15% | 2% | .01 |
Cognitive Effects: | |||
Improved cognitive processes | 2% | 21% | .001 |
Worsened cognitive processes | 10% | 5% | NS |
Personal insights | 1% | 8% | .01 |
Spiritual experiences | 0% | 2% | NS |
Emotional Effects: | |||
Pleasant mood | 18% | 31% | NS |
Unpleasant mood | 5% | 13% | NS |
Fear of being arrested | 0% | 6% | .01 |