2017
Network Analysis of Intrinsic Functional Brain Connectivity in Male and Female Adult Smokers: A Preliminary Study
Maria M, Vanderweyen D, Camp C, Zhu X, McKee SA, Cosgrove KP, Hartwell KJ, Brady KT, Joseph JE. Network Analysis of Intrinsic Functional Brain Connectivity in Male and Female Adult Smokers: A Preliminary Study. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2017, 20: 810-818. PMID: 29059410, PMCID: PMC5991199, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntx206.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFemale smokersMale smokersAdult smokersNicotine dependenceSalience network regionsIntrinsic functional brain connectivityFemale adult smokersHigh nicotine dependenceEffects of nicotineAge-matched controlsGraph theory measuresFunctional brain connectivityIntrinsic functional connectivitySex differencesSmoking interventionsNucleus accumbensRight insulaSmokersBrain network communicationFunctional connectivityBrain connectivityBlood oxygenFunctional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) experimentsConnector hubsBrain networksEffects of varenicline on alcohol cue reactivity in heavy drinkers
Roberts W, Harrison ELR, McKee SA. Effects of varenicline on alcohol cue reactivity in heavy drinkers. Psychopharmacology 2017, 234: 2737-2745. PMID: 28600734, PMCID: PMC5709183, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-017-4667-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffects of vareniclineHuman laboratory studiesAlcohol use disorderAlcohol cue reactivityHeavy drinkersUse disordersPlacebo-controlled human laboratory studyCue exposureAlcohol useCue reactivityUse of vareniclineFront-line treatmentCue-induced alcohol cravingAlcohol cue exposureTitration periodCue-reactivity paradigmMedication groupPharmacological treatmentMedication effectsAdult smokersTobacco cravingVareniclineMethodsAs partLarge seriesAlcohol craving
2015
The Relationship Between Childhood Physical and Emotional Abuse and Smoking Cessation Among U.S. Women and Men
Smith PH, Saddleson ML, Homish GG, McKee SA, Kozlowski LT, Giovino GA. The Relationship Between Childhood Physical and Emotional Abuse and Smoking Cessation Among U.S. Women and Men. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2015, 29: 338-346. PMID: 25347015, PMCID: PMC4486346, DOI: 10.1037/adb0000033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerious psychological distressChildhood maltreatmentQuit attemptsActual quit attemptsCurrent cigarette smokersSuccessful quit attemptsU.S. adult smokersNational U.S. sampleLikelihood of smokingFemale smokersPsychological distressSmoking cessationCigarette smokersAdult smokersSmoking outcomesSmokingMore difficultyMaltreatmentSmokersU.S. sampleLower likelihoodTelephone surveyPath modelingMotivationWomenGender Differences in Medication Use and Cigarette Smoking Cessation: Results From the International Tobacco Control Four Country Survey
Smith PH, Kasza KA, Hyland A, Fong GT, Borland R, Brady K, Carpenter MJ, Hartwell K, Cummings KM, McKee SA. Gender Differences in Medication Use and Cigarette Smoking Cessation: Results From the International Tobacco Control Four Country Survey. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2015, 17: 463-472. PMID: 25762757, PMCID: PMC4402353, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntu212.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedication useInternational Tobacco Control Four Country SurveySmoking cessationFour Country SurveyQuit attemptsCessation medication useCigarette smoking cessationGender differencesAdjusted modelingQuit attemptersNicotine patchSuccessful quittingSubsample of smokersAdult smokersLower oddsCountry SurveyWomenSelf-selected useCessationSmokersSCM useMenWaves 2006Survey wavesVarenicline
2013
Increased Cigarette Tax is Associated with Reductions in Alcohol Consumption in a Longitudinal U.S. Sample
Young‐Wolff K, Kasza KA, Hyland AJ, McKee SA. Increased Cigarette Tax is Associated with Reductions in Alcohol Consumption in a Longitudinal U.S. Sample. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2013, 38: 241-248. PMID: 23930623, PMCID: PMC3830619, DOI: 10.1111/acer.12226.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol consumptionPublic health benefitsInverse associationCigarette taxesLongitudinal U.S. sampleHealth benefitsYoung adult smokersSmoking-related outcomesFrequency of bingeBaseline alcohol consumptionNational Epidemiological SurveyBinge drinking frequencyMale smokersAdult smokersAlcohol consumersStratified analysisCigarette taxationDrinking statusEpidemiological studiesMultiple linear regression analysisHazardous drinkersSmokersEpidemiological surveyHealth behaviorsLinear regression analysis
2012
Mood and smoking behavior: The role of expectancy accessibility and gender
Weinberger AH, McKee SA. Mood and smoking behavior: The role of expectancy accessibility and gender. Addictive Behaviors 2012, 37: 1349-1352. PMID: 22958868, PMCID: PMC3440619, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2012.07.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMood inductionExpectancy accessibilitySmoking behaviorSmoking expectanciesNegative reinforcement smoking expectanciesNegative mood inductionPositive mood inductionNegative reinforcement expectanciesMusical mood inductionRole of expectancySmoking-related beliefsSingle laboratory sessionInter-puff intervalLonger puff durationExpectancy endorsementGender-specific mechanismsNegative affectReinforcement expectanciesGender-specific factorsFemale smokersMore cigarettesSmoking topographyAdult smokersTreatment developmentRelationship of genderSmoking Cue Reactivity in Adult Smokers with and without Depression: A Pilot Study
Weinberger AH, McKee SA, George TP. Smoking Cue Reactivity in Adult Smokers with and without Depression: A Pilot Study. American Journal On Addictions 2012, 21: 136-144. PMID: 22332857, PMCID: PMC3647350, DOI: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2011.00203.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMajor depressive disorderDiagnosis of MDDCue-induced urgesCue reactivityAdult smokersSmoking cuesPast major depressive disorderMDD historyPilot studySmoking cue reactivitySmoking-related behaviorsCurrent depressive symptomsCue-induced cravingPreferred brand cigarettesDepressive disorderDiagnosis groupsSmoking variablesDepressive symptomsCurrent symptomsSmoking behaviorSmoking urgesDepression symptomsSmokersSymptomsUseful procedure
2011
Gender Differences in Smoking Following an Implicit Mood Induction
Weinberger AH, McKee SA. Gender Differences in Smoking Following an Implicit Mood Induction. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2011, 14: 621-625. PMID: 21908458, PMCID: PMC3430446, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntr198.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNumber of cigarettesSmoking behaviorNegative mood inductionMood inductionFemale smokersNegative affectMood conditionGender differencesPositive mood inductionNeutral mood conditionAdult smokersSmoking maintenanceSmokersSmokingTreatment developmentMood manipulationNegative moodRole of genderInductionCigarettesLaboratory sessionsAffectDifferences
2010
Differences in smoking expectancies in smokers with and without a history of major depression
Weinberger AH, George TP, McKee SA. Differences in smoking expectancies in smokers with and without a history of major depression. Addictive Behaviors 2010, 36: 434-437. PMID: 21239119, PMCID: PMC3052745, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2010.12.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHistory of depressionMajor depressive disorderSmoking cessationClinical trialsSmoking expectanciesAdult cigarette smokersInteraction of depressionSmoking cessation behaviorsLower quit ratesMDD- smokersCigarette smokersDepressive disorderAdult smokersCognitive-behavioral treatmentMajor depressionQuit ratesCessation behaviorsSmokersSelegiline hydrochlorideSmokingSecondary aimEvidence high ratesDepressionSmoking beliefsHigh rate
2009
Longitudinal evaluation of smoke-free Scotland on pub and home drinking behavior: Findings from the International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project
McKee SA, Higbee C, O'Malley S, Hassan L, Borland R, Cummings KM, Hastings G, Fong GT, Hyland A. Longitudinal evaluation of smoke-free Scotland on pub and home drinking behavior: Findings from the International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2009, 11: 619-626. PMID: 19351787, PMCID: PMC2688599, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntp020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoke-free policiesPolicy implementationUnited KingdomComprehensive smoke-free policiesInternational Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation ProjectPublic venuesHeavy drinkersDrinking behaviorAdditional public health benefitsAlcohol-related health problemsIndoor public venuesPolicySmoke-free legislationPublic health benefitsAdult smokersMean changeModerate drinkersSmokersHealth problemsLongitudinal evaluationGreater riskPubsScotlandLegislationStudy period
2004
Gender effects of reported in utero tobacco exposure on smoking initiation, progression and nicotine dependence in adult offspring
Oncken C, McKee S, Krishnan-Sarin S, O'Malley S, Mazure C. Gender effects of reported in utero tobacco exposure on smoking initiation, progression and nicotine dependence in adult offspring. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2004, 6: 829-833. PMID: 15700918, DOI: 10.1080/1462220042000282555.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUtero tobacco exposureTobacco exposureNicotine dependenceCigarette useUtero exposureAdult treatment-seeking smokersDaily cigarette useTreatment-seeking smokersCurrent cigarette useAdult smokersInteraction of exposureAdult offspringTobacco experimentationUnexposed malesCigarette experimentationProgressionSmokersExposureDaily useAgeGenderMalesOpposite effectFemalesGender effects