2021
Sex differences in progestogen- and androgen-derived neurosteroids in vulnerability to alcohol and stress-related disorders
Peltier MR, Verplaetse TL, Mineur YS, Gueorguieva R, Petrakis I, Cosgrove KP, Picciotto MR, McKee SA. Sex differences in progestogen- and androgen-derived neurosteroids in vulnerability to alcohol and stress-related disorders. Neuropharmacology 2021, 187: 108499. PMID: 33600842, PMCID: PMC7992136, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2021.108499.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsStress-related disordersAlcohol useMajor depressive disorderAlcohol-related disordersAlcohol use disorderPosttraumatic stress disorderStress regulation systemComplex comorbiditiesDepressive disorderProblematic alcohol useUse disordersAlcohol misuseTherapeutic potentialTrauma exposureSubstance abuseStress disorderAnxiety disordersDisordersExposure resultsProgestogensNeurosteroidsNegative affectWomenComorbiditiesMale counterparts
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 genderEffects of Varenicline and Bupropion on Cognitive Processes Among Nicotine-Deprived Smokers
Ashare RL, McKee SA. Effects of Varenicline and Bupropion on Cognitive Processes Among Nicotine-Deprived Smokers. Experimental And Clinical Psychopharmacology 2012, 20: 63-70. PMID: 21942262, PMCID: PMC3640636, DOI: 10.1037/a0025594.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine deprivationCognitive processesMeasures of attentionNicotine-deprived smokersMeasures of cravingEffects of vareniclineNegative affectOvernight abstinenceCurrent data highlightMemoryReduced accuracyDaily smokersCurrent sampleDifficulty concentratingLaboratory sessionsEffects of bupropionFuture researchReaction timeSex differencesRecent researchAbstinence ratesDeficitsNew pharmacological treatmentsParticipantsSmoking cessation
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
Changes in smoking expectancies in abstinent, reducing, and non-abstinent participants during a pharmacological trial for smoking cessation
Weinberger AH, McKee SA, George TP. Changes in smoking expectancies in abstinent, reducing, and non-abstinent participants during a pharmacological trial for smoking cessation. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2010, 12: 937-943. PMID: 20644207, PMCID: PMC2928936, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntq120.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNegative affect reductionNegative physical feelingsWeight control beliefsNon-abstinent participantsSmoking status interactionSmoking expectanciesNegative affectSmoking cessation treatmentControl beliefsSmoking beliefsSmoking cessation trialPoint prevalence abstinenceSocial facilitationBaseline expectanciesEnd of treatmentSocial interactionSmoking treatmentCessation outcomesQuit attemptsAbstinence outcomesCessation treatmentPhysical feelingsGender differencesCessation trialBeliefsPerceived 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
2000
A Path Analysis of Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Predictors of Treatment Response in a Methadone Maintenance Program
Avants S, Margolin A, McKee S. A Path Analysis of Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Predictors of Treatment Response in a Methadone Maintenance Program. Journal Of Substance Abuse 2000, 11: 215-230. PMID: 11026121, DOI: 10.1016/s0899-3289(00)00022-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMethadone maintenance programMethadone maintenance treatmentMaintenance treatmentPre-treatment severityTreatment responseStructural equation modelingCocaine useUrine toxicology screenOpioid-dependent patientsOpioid-dependent individualsPsychosocial group interventionBehavioral predictorsIllicit drug useToxicology screenHeroin useIntake assessmentDrug useIllicit opiatesGroup interventionNegative affectSelf-schemaAbstinenceStrongest predictorMethadoneEquation modeling