2016
Effect of Varenicline Combined with High‐Dose Alcohol on Craving, Subjective Intoxication, Perceptual Motor Response, and Executive Cognitive Function in Adults with Alcohol Use Disorders: Preliminary Findings
Verplaetse TL, Pittman BP, Shi JM, Tetrault JM, Coppola S, McKee SA. Effect of Varenicline Combined with High‐Dose Alcohol on Craving, Subjective Intoxication, Perceptual Motor Response, and Executive Cognitive Function in Adults with Alcohol Use Disorders: Preliminary Findings. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2016, 40: 1567-1576. PMID: 27246567, PMCID: PMC4930423, DOI: 10.1111/acer.13110.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcohol-Related DisordersAlcoholic IntoxicationAssociation LearningBlood PressureCravingDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodEthanolExecutive FunctionFemaleHeart RateHumansMaleMemory, Short-TermNicotinic AgonistsPsychological TestsPsychomotor PerformanceVareniclineYoung AdultConceptsPerceptual-motor functionAlcohol use disorderExecutive cognitive functionCognitive functionDose of alcoholSubjective reactivitySubjective intoxicationHigh-dose alcoholNonalcoholic control beverageAlcohol-motivated behaviorsUse disordersEffects of vareniclineAssociative learningAversive eventsLaboratory paradigmDiastolic blood pressureAlcohol cravingControl beverageMotor responsePhysiologic reactivityAlcohol-related increasesLaboratory sessionsMotor functionBlood pressurePreliminary investigation
2010
Alcohol 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
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
2004
Survey of subjective effects of smoking while drinking among college students
McKee SA, Hinson R, Rounsaville D, Petrelli P. Survey of subjective effects of smoking while drinking among college students. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2004, 6: 111-117. PMID: 14982695, DOI: 10.1080/14622200310001656939.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfluence of alcoholTobacco useSubjective effectsGreater subjective effectsWeekly alcohol consumptionCollege studentsStronger subjective effectsMean ageFirst-year college studentsSmoking ratesSmoking episodesSmokersAlcohol consumptionConcurrent alcoholSmokingStandard drinksAlcohol useDrinking episodesSubjective reactivityRegular useCollege-age populationPositive reinforcementSignificant percentagePositive experiencesWeeks