Exploring the interaction between cannabis and music

IF 4.8 3区综合性期刊 Q1 MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences Pub Date : 2025-08-20 DOI:10.1111/nyas.70010

Lena Darakjian, Harley Glassman, Chi Yhun Lo, Frank A. Russo

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Abstract

Cannabis use has long been associated with enhanced music experiences, yet scientific research on its effects on auditory perception remains limited. This convergent mixed-methods self-report study investigated how recreational cannabis users experience auditory stimulation and music in particular. A total of 104 participants completed an online questionnaire, 15 of which were selected to participate in an optional semi-structured interview. Quantitative analyses showed that listening to music was the most commonly reported activity while high, indicated by 45% of participants. Participants reported significantly greater hearing sensitivity (p < 0.001) and state absorption in music (p < 0.001) while high compared to sober. Higher trait absorption in music was associated with greater state absorption in music while high. Qualitative thematic analysis identified four main themes: (1) altered cognitive processes and reinterpretations, (2) auditory perceptual effects from new sensations to sensory overload, (3) emotional openness, sensitivity, and regulation, and (4) embodiment, immersion, and out-of-body dissociation. This study provides a novel theoretical framework to understand the complex interactions between cannabis and musical experience.

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探索大麻和音乐之间的互动

长期以来，大麻的使用与增强的音乐体验有关，但其对听觉感知的影响的科学研究仍然有限。这项融合混合方法的自我报告研究调查了娱乐性大麻使用者如何体验听觉刺激，特别是音乐。共有104名参与者完成了一份在线问卷，其中15人被选中参加可选的半结构化访谈。定量分析显示，45%的参与者表示，听音乐是最常见的活动。参与者报告说，与清醒时相比，他们的听力灵敏度（p < 0.001）和对音乐的状态吸收（p < 0.001）明显更高。较高的音乐特征吸收与较高的音乐状态吸收相关。定性主题分析确定了四个主要主题：(1)认知过程的改变和重新解释；(2)从新感觉到感官超载的听觉感知效应；(3)情感的开放性、敏感性和调节；(4)体现、沉浸和身体外分离。这项研究为理解大麻和音乐体验之间复杂的相互作用提供了一个新的理论框架。

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CiteScore

11.00

自引率

1.90%

发文量

193

审稿时长

2-4 weeks

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