2018
Acute effects of inhaled menthol on the rewarding effects of intravenous nicotine in smokers
Valentine GW, DeVito EE, Jatlow PI, Gueorguieva R, Sofuoglu M. Acute effects of inhaled menthol on the rewarding effects of intravenous nicotine in smokers. Journal Of Psychopharmacology 2018, 32: 986-994. PMID: 29788802, PMCID: PMC6329876, DOI: 10.1177/0269881118773972.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPositive subjective effectsPositive subjective responsesIntravenous nicotineNicotine metabolismSubjective effectsNicotine metabolite ratioYoung adult smokersSlower nicotine metabolismTest sessionsSubjective responsesSevere nicotine withdrawalMenthol inhalationNicotine withdrawalAcute effectsAdult smokersWithdrawal severityNicotine infusionRewarding effectsSmokersSmoking urgesChronic exposureMetabolite ratiosAversive effectsMenthol conditionsElectronic cigarettes
2015
The effects of alcohol-containing e-cigarettes on young adult smokers
Valentine GW, Jatlow PI, Coffman M, Nadim H, Gueorguieva R, Sofuoglu M. The effects of alcohol-containing e-cigarettes on young adult smokers. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2015, 159: 272-276. PMID: 26778759, PMCID: PMC5171208, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.12.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubjective drug effectsE-cigarettesDrug effectsAlcohol metabolitesPlasma alcohol levelsUrine ethyl glucuronideLong-term health risksYoung adult smokersAlcohol conditionE-liquidsAcute safetyAdult smokersNicotine intakeAcute changesSafety dataNicotine addictionCrossover designBiochemical measuresAlcohol levelsPsychomotor performanceElectronic cigarettesDexterity testVulnerable populationsEthyl glucuronideMotor performance