2021
The impact of self-help groups on successful substance use treatment completion for opioid use: An intersectional analysis of race/ethnicity and sex
Stenersen MR, Thomas K, Struble C, Moore KE, Burke C, McKee S. The impact of self-help groups on successful substance use treatment completion for opioid use: An intersectional analysis of race/ethnicity and sex. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2021, 136: 108662. PMID: 34840040, PMCID: PMC8940633, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108662.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid useTreatment completionRace/ethnicitySelf-help groupsCompletion of treatmentTreatment Episodes DataSelf-help group participationTreatment outcomesSex disparitiesEpisode dataCurrent studyStimulant useSubstance useSexTreatmentPositive associationHigh rateBlack menEthnicityAssociationMenGroup
2016
Associations of Gender, Smoking, and Stress with Transitions in Major Depression Diagnoses.
Verplaetse TL, Smith PH, Pittman BP, Mazure CM, McKee SA. Associations of Gender, Smoking, and Stress with Transitions in Major Depression Diagnoses. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2016, 89: 123-9. PMID: 27354839, PMCID: PMC4918874.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMajor depression diagnosisFormer smokersDepression diagnosisMDD diagnosisMore stressful eventsStressful eventsFormer cigarette smokersU.S. National Epidemiologic SurveyCigarette smoking statusNational Epidemiologic SurveyAssociation of genderCurrent smokingSmoking statusCigarette smokersClinical assessmentDepression riskEpidemiologic SurveyLife event stressRelated conditionsSmokersSmokingDiagnosisBiological underpinningsEvent stressHigh ratePast year non-medical opioid use and abuse and PTSD diagnosis: Interactions with sex and associations with symptom clusters
Smith KZ, Smith PH, Cercone SA, McKee SA, Homish GG. Past year non-medical opioid use and abuse and PTSD diagnosis: Interactions with sex and associations with symptom clusters. Addictive Behaviors 2016, 58: 167-174. PMID: 26946448, PMCID: PMC4808454, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2016.02.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid use disorder diagnosisNon-medical opioid usePosttraumatic stress disorderHigher oddsSymptom clustersPTSD diagnosisDisorder diagnosisOpioid useAvoidance symptom clustersAverage monthly frequencyNon-institutionalized adultsNational Epidemiologic SurveyIndividual symptom clustersHigh rateSex differencesSpecific symptom clustersImportant sex differencesPTSD symptom clustersReactivity clustersAdjusted modelGeneral U.S.Epidemiologic SurveyRelated conditionsStress disorderDiagnosisModafinil and sleep architecture in an inpatient–outpatient treatment study of cocaine dependence
Morgan PT, Angarita GA, Canavan S, Pittman B, Oberleitner L, Malison RT, Mohsenin V, Hodges S, Easton C, McKee S, Bessette A, Forselius E. Modafinil and sleep architecture in an inpatient–outpatient treatment study of cocaine dependence. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2016, 160: 49-56. PMID: 26777774, PMCID: PMC4767553, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.12.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrine toxicology screenModafinil treatmentSlow-wave sleepClinical outcomesOutpatient treatmentToxicology screenUrine screensInpatient settingInpatient treatmentSleep timeCocaine dependencePrimary clinical outcomeWeekly cognitive behavioral therapyCocaine usersImproved clinical outcomesPolysomnographic sleep recordingsChronic cocaine useChronic cocaine usersHigh rateCognitive behavioral therapyCocaine-dependent participantsSleep architectureOutpatient phaseEffective treatmentDays abstinent
2014
Prospective Evaluation of Factors Predicting Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms Among Korean Americans
Kim SS, Fang H, McKee SA, Ziedonis D. Prospective Evaluation of Factors Predicting Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms Among Korean Americans. The Journal Of Smoking Cessation 2014, 11: 154-162. PMID: 26413165, PMCID: PMC4582669, DOI: 10.1017/jsc.2014.20.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMinnesota Nicotine Withdrawal ScaleKorean American smokersNicotine withdrawal symptomsWithdrawal symptomsMore withdrawal symptomsAmerican smokersGreater riskNicotine replacement therapySmoking cessation interventionCessation interventionsProspective evaluationReplacement therapyDisturbed sleepIntensive treatmentTwo-armWithdrawal ScaleAbstinence statusSymptomsWeekly assessmentsSmokersFirst weekWomenSmokingHigh rateWeeks
2012
Tobacco Quitlines Need to Assess and Intervene with Callers' Hazardous Drinking
Toll BA, Cummings KM, O'Malley SS, Carlin‐Menter S, McKee SA, Hyland A, Wu R, Hopkins J, Celestino P. Tobacco Quitlines Need to Assess and Intervene with Callers' Hazardous Drinking. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2012, 36: 1653-1658. PMID: 22703028, PMCID: PMC3436938, DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2012.01767.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking cessation ratesCessation ratesBrief alcohol interventionHazardous drinkingHigh-risk drinkersQuitline callersTobacco quitlineCessation outcomesNIAAA guidelinesAlcohol interventionsLower smoking cessation ratesModerate alcohol consumptionShort-term followQuarter of smokersHazardous drinking patternsHigh rateSmoking cessationDaily smokersModerate drinkersSmoking relapseHazardous drinkersAlcohol consumptionSmokersDrinking patternsQuitline
2011
The role of smoking expectancies in the relationship between PTSD symptoms and smoking behavior among women exposed to intimate partner violence
Ashare RL, Weinberger AH, McKee SA, Sullivan TP. The role of smoking expectancies in the relationship between PTSD symptoms and smoking behavior among women exposed to intimate partner violence. Addictive Behaviors 2011, 36: 1333-1336. PMID: 21849230, PMCID: PMC3179791, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2011.07.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine dependenceSmoking behaviorPTSD symptomsSmoking expectanciesIPV-exposed womenIntimate partner violencePTSD re-experiencing symptomsPublic health problemPTSD arousal symptomsHigh rateNegative health consequencesTobacco smokingPartner violencePTSD symptom clustersRe-experiencing symptomsHealth problemsSmokingSymptomsSymptom clustersHealth consequencesTreatment developmentCigarettesArousal symptomsWomenLast month
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 rateAlcohol expectancy increases positive responses to cigarettes in young, escalating smokers
McKee SA, Harrison EL, Shi J. Alcohol expectancy increases positive responses to cigarettes in young, escalating smokers. Psychopharmacology 2010, 210: 355-364. PMID: 20352411, PMCID: PMC2874601, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-010-1831-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking behaviorAd lib smoking behaviorExpectation of alcoholHeavy-drinking young adultsDaily cigarette useExperience of smokingSmoking patternsNondaily smokersSubsequent smokingSmokingSingle cigaretteCigarette useAge groupsAlcohol altersSmokersSubjective effectsYoung adultsYoung adulthoodCigarettesPlaceboHigh rateSubjective reactivitySubjective responsesPrimary aimPositive response