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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2021 Nov 16.
Published in final edited form as: Ann Work Expo Health. 2020 Aug 6;64(7):705–714. doi: 10.1093/annweh/wxaa025

Table 4.

Self-reported symptoms and sensations associated with cannabis intoxication (n = 29)

Symptom/Sensation* % Yes (n) % No (n) % Not sure (n)
Burning, itchy, or red eyes 31 (9) 69 (20) 0 (0)
Dry mouth 21 (6) 76 (22) 0 (0)
Headache 21 (6) 75 (21) 3 (1)
Coughing due to lung irritation 21 (6) 79 (23) 0 (0)
Increased appetite 14 (4) 83 (24) 3 (1)
Rapid heartbeat 10 (3) 86 (25) 3 (1)
Euphoria or feeling “high” 3 (1) 93 (27) 3 (1)
Anxiety 3 (1) 97 (28) 0 (0)
Sensation of slowed time 3 (1) 97 (28) 0 (0)
Lightheadedness 3 (1) 97 (28) 0 (0)
*

We asked about additional symptoms/sensations, which were not reported by any LEOs. These included impaired coordination, impaired judgement, social withdrawal, altered senses, inappropriate or excessive laughter, feelings of superiority or invincibility, feeling “sluggish” or lazy, impaired short-term memory, difficulty with thinking and problem-solving, mood changes, paranoia, increased sociability, shallow breathing, cold or hot hands and/or feet, increased introspection or self-reflection, slurred speech, feeling a loss of control or panic, and confusion.

n = 28