2009
Effects of the nicotinic receptor antagonist mecamylamine on ad-lib smoking behavior, topography, and nicotine levels in smokers with and without schizophrenia: A preliminary study
McKee SA, Weinberger AH, Harrison EL, Coppola S, George TP. Effects of the nicotinic receptor antagonist mecamylamine on ad-lib smoking behavior, topography, and nicotine levels in smokers with and without schizophrenia: A preliminary study. Schizophrenia Research 2009, 115: 317-324. PMID: 19700263, PMCID: PMC2784178, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2009.07.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBehavior, AddictiveDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHumansMaleMecamylamineMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsNicotinic AntagonistsReaction TimeSchizophreniaSelf AdministrationSmokingSmoking CessationSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeSurveys and QuestionnairesTobacco Use DisorderYoung AdultConceptsAd lib smoking behaviorNicotine levelsSmoking behaviorControl smokersSmoking topographyNicotinic receptor antagonist mecamylamineNicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonistHealthy control smokersHigh-affinity nAChRsIntensity of smokingAd lib smokingEffects of mecamylamineNumber of cigarettesPlacebo-controlled designAcetylcholine receptor antagonistNicotine exposureAntagonist mecamylamineCompensatory smokingReceptor antagonistSmoking intensityMecamylamineSmokersSmokingSchizophreniaPreliminary study
2006
Reliability of the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence, Minnesota Nicotine Withdrawal Scale, and Tiffany Questionnaire for Smoking Urges in Smokers with and without Schizophrenia
Weinberger AH, Reutenauer EL, Allen TM, Termine A, Vessicchio JC, Sacco KA, Easton CJ, McKee SA, George TP. Reliability of the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence, Minnesota Nicotine Withdrawal Scale, and Tiffany Questionnaire for Smoking Urges in Smokers with and without Schizophrenia. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2006, 86: 278-282. PMID: 16876968, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2006.06.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMinnesota Nicotine Withdrawal ScaleWithdrawal ScaleNicotine dependenceFagerström TestSmoking urgesDiagnostic groupsFactor 1Similar inclusion criteriaFactor 2Cotinine levelsInclusion criteriaSmoking measuresSmoking variablesSmokersCarbon monoxide levelsHigh carbon monoxide levelsNonpsychiatric smokersSchizophreniaTotal scoreTest-retest correlationsFTNDInternal consistencyFactor 1 scoresScoresQuestionnaire