2022
Sex differences in stress-induced alcohol intake: a review of preclinical studies focused on amygdala and inflammatory pathways
Mineur YS, Garcia-Rivas V, Thomas MA, Soares AR, McKee SA, Picciotto MR. Sex differences in stress-induced alcohol intake: a review of preclinical studies focused on amygdala and inflammatory pathways. Psychopharmacology 2022, 239: 2041-2061. PMID: 35359158, PMCID: PMC9704113, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-022-06120-w.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsAlcohol intakeInflammatory pathwaysAlcohol drinkingStress-induced alcohol drinkingSex differencesSex-dependent effectsStress-induced alcoholEffects of stressPreclinical behavioral modelsAlcohol-dependent behaviorsMicroglial activationClinical studiesPreclinical studiesInflammatory signalingNeuronal functionAlcohol seekingIntakeFuture studiesDrinkingDifferencesAmygdalaPathwayStudyWomen
2018
Developing a Laboratory Model of Smoking Lapse Targeting Stress and Brief Nicotine Deprivation
Oberleitner LMS, Moore KE, Verplaetse T, Roberts W, McKee SA. Developing a Laboratory Model of Smoking Lapse Targeting Stress and Brief Nicotine Deprivation. Experimental And Clinical Psychopharmacology 2018, 26: 244-250. PMID: 29863382, PMCID: PMC5990030, DOI: 10.1037/pha0000187.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine deprivationAd libitum smokingSmoking lapse behaviorHuman laboratory modelImagery inductionSmoking periodOnly significant differenceDaily smokersTobacco cravingMonetary reinforcementSmokingSeparate daysHuman laboratoryLapse behaviorSignificant differencesMood statesEffects of stressReduced abilityDelay periodNegative mood statesPrimary aimStress imagerySecondary goalCurrent studyNeutral imagery
2017
Effect of doxazosin on stress reactivity and the ability to resist smoking
Verplaetse TL, Weinberger AH, Oberleitner LM, Smith KM, Pittman BP, Shi JM, Tetrault JM, Lavery ME, Picciotto MR, McKee SA. Effect of doxazosin on stress reactivity and the ability to resist smoking. Journal Of Psychopharmacology 2017, 31: 830-840. PMID: 28440105, PMCID: PMC5823502, DOI: 10.1177/0269881117699603.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTobacco cravingCortisol levelsSubsequent ad libitum smokingEffects of doxazosinAd libitum smokingNumber of cigarettesNicotine-motivated behaviorsSmoking lapse behaviorΑ1-adrenergic antagonistNicotine-deprived smokersTitration periodPreclinical findingsSmoking cessationNoradrenergic systemTreatment strategiesDoxazosinSmoking behaviorSmokingHuman laboratoryPhysiologic reactivityPilot studyStress reactivityEffects of stressCigarettesStress imagery
2016
Guanfacine alters the effect of stress and smoking on heart rate variability in regular daily smokers
Verplaetse TL, Smith PH, Smith KM, Oberleitner LM, McKee SA. Guanfacine alters the effect of stress and smoking on heart rate variability in regular daily smokers. Psychopharmacology 2016, 234: 805-813. PMID: 28028603, PMCID: PMC5309140, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-016-4517-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeart rate variabilityRegular daily smokersEffects of guanfacineSmoking lapse behaviorHF-HRVPlacebo groupDaily smokersRate variabilitySmoking-related decreaseΑ2A-adrenergic agonistAd libitum smokingAd lib smokingHigh-frequency heart rate variabilityEffects of stressStress imageryNoradrenergic targetsVagal activityParent studySmokingGuanfacineTonic levelsPhasic changesNeutral imagery conditionsPotential mechanismsImportant marker
2014
Gender differences in the impact of stressful life events on changes in body mass index
Udo T, Grilo CM, McKee SA. Gender differences in the impact of stressful life events on changes in body mass index. Preventive Medicine 2014, 69: 49-53. PMID: 25204986, PMCID: PMC4312235, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.08.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexStressful life eventsWave 2 interviewsWeight gainMass indexLife eventsNational Epidemiologic SurveyGreater weight gainWave 1Epidemiologic SurveyRelated conditionsFemale-specific effectWomenWave 2 surveyPositive associationEffects of stressGreater increaseDeath of familyRepresentative sampleMenGender differencesPhysiological mechanisms