2023
The role of sex hormones in targeting stress-induced tobacco craving, stress-reactivity, and smoking with guanfacine among women who smoke
Peltier M, McKee S. The role of sex hormones in targeting stress-induced tobacco craving, stress-reactivity, and smoking with guanfacine among women who smoke. Addiction Neuroscience 2023, 7: 100084. PMID: 37396408, PMCID: PMC10311966, DOI: 10.1016/j.addicn.2023.100084.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSex hormonesTobacco cravingMedication effectsMedication trialsSmoking behaviorCortisol responsePlacebo-controlled studySmoking cessation trialAd libitum periodGuanfacine's effectsCessation trialSmoking periodDrug effectsSecondary analysisGuanfacineEstradiolHormoneProgesteroneWomenCravingTrialsSex differencesContext of stressPresent studyPost-stress induction
2016
An overview of alcohol and tobacco/nicotine interactions in the human laboratory
Verplaetse TL, McKee SA. An overview of alcohol and tobacco/nicotine interactions in the human laboratory. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2016, 43: 186-196. PMID: 27439453, PMCID: PMC5588903, DOI: 10.1080/00952990.2016.1189927.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol-tobacco interactionsNicotine interactionsHuman laboratorySubjective responsesBlood alcohol curveDrinking cuesAlcohol use disorderOverview of alcoholNicotine deprivationSelf-administration behaviorDrugs of abuseAlcohol cravingReciprocal influenceAlcohol curveAlcohol influenceSubjective effectsUse disordersTobacco/nicotineNicotine administrationTobacco useInteractive effectsCravingMajor public health concernPublic health concernDrinkers
2012
Sex‐specific differences in GABAA‐benzodiazepine receptor availability: relationship with sensitivity to pain and tobacco smoking craving
Esterlis I, McKee SA, Kirk K, Lee D, Bois F, Stiklus SM, Seibyl JP, Krishnan‐Sarin S, O'Malley SS, Staley JK, Cosgrove KP. Sex‐specific differences in GABAA‐benzodiazepine receptor availability: relationship with sensitivity to pain and tobacco smoking craving. Addiction Biology 2012, 18: 370-378. PMID: 22353491, PMCID: PMC3378766, DOI: 10.1111/j.1369-1600.2011.00403.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAffective SymptomsAnalysis of VarianceAnimalsBrainFemaleFlumazenilGABA ModulatorsHumansMaleMiddle AgedNicotinePain PerceptionReceptors, GABA-ASex CharacteristicsSmoking CessationSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeTobacco Use DisorderTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonYoung AdultConceptsMale smokersFemale smokersPain sensitivitySmoking interactionSmoking cravingBrain GABA levelsTobacco smoking behaviorSingle photon emissionPain symptomsLast cigaretteSmoking cessationGABA levelsSex-specific differencesTobacco smokeCigarette cravingNicotine dependenceBenzodiazepine receptorsSmokersSmoking behaviorReceptor availabilityBrain regionsCravingSex-specific regulationSignificant differencesSex differences
2010
Perceived risks and benefits of quitting smoking in non-treatment seekers
Weinberger AH, Mazure CM, McKee SA. Perceived risks and benefits of quitting smoking in non-treatment seekers. Addiction Research & Theory 2010, 18: 456-463. PMID: 23662097, PMCID: PMC3646261, DOI: 10.3109/16066350903145072.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-treatment seekersExpectations of successDaily cigarette smokersNegative affectTreatment motivationExpected successSelf-EsteemQuit motivationMotivationEducation differencesAbstinentComplete abstinenceQuittingCigarette smokersAffectGreaterCravingExpectationsDifficultiesConfidenceEsteemAbstinenceBeliefsSmokersMeasures
2008
Correspondence of Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Reports of Nicotine Withdrawal, Craving, and Negative Mood with Questionnaire Ratings
Toll BA, Cooney JL, McKee SA, O'Malley SS, Cooney NL. Correspondence of Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Reports of Nicotine Withdrawal, Craving, and Negative Mood with Questionnaire Ratings. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2008, 10: 1057-1064. PMID: 18584469, PMCID: PMC2791461, DOI: 10.1080/14622200802097498.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine withdrawalDepressive symptomsSmoking cessation trialCessation trialDaily smokersInteractive voice response systemVoice response systemDaily assessmentCravingWeeksNegative moodWithdrawalSymptomsPaper questionnaireQuestionnaire ratingsReportFuture studiesQuestionnaireIVR systemMoodDaysSample sizeDaily reportsSmokersSmokingRelationship of perceived risks of smoking cessation to symptoms of withdrawal, craving, and depression during short-term smoking abstinence
Weinberger AH, Krishnan-Sarin S, Mazure CM, McKee SA. Relationship of perceived risks of smoking cessation to symptoms of withdrawal, craving, and depression during short-term smoking abstinence. Addictive Behaviors 2008, 33: 960-963. PMID: 18384974, PMCID: PMC2442160, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2008.02.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsShort-term smoking abstinenceShort-term abstinenceSelf-reported experiencesExperienced withdrawal symptomsWithdrawal symptomsBehavioral interventionsSmoking cessationContingency managementCravingRisk beliefsSmoking abstinenceDaily smokersHigh levelsRelationship of riskRisk perceptionNicotine dependenceAbstinenceParticipantsCurrent studySymptoms of withdrawalDepressionBaseline smokingRisk groupsSymptomsRelationship
2007
Subjective reactivity to the first cigarette of the day as a predictor of smoking relapse: A preliminary study
Toll BA, Schepis TS, O’Malley S, McKee SA, Krishnan-Sarin S. Subjective reactivity to the first cigarette of the day as a predictor of smoking relapse: A preliminary study. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2007, 89: 302-305. PMID: 17320313, PMCID: PMC2475673, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2007.01.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAffectAgedAntidepressive Agents, Second-GenerationBehavior TherapyBupropionCircadian RhythmDelayed-Action PreparationsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMotivationNicotineOutcome Assessment, Health CarePrognosisSecondary PreventionSmokingSmoking CessationSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeSurveys and QuestionnairesTobacco Use DisorderConceptsFirst cigaretteSmoking relapseEnd of treatmentCessation treatment outcomeInitial cigaretteWithdrawal symptomsClinical trialsQuit dayTreatment outcomesNovel predictorRelapseCigarettesPreliminary studyTime pointsGreater decreaseCravingSubjective responsesSubjective reactivityDaysFuture studiesSignificant changesWithdrawalPredictorsResponseBupropion