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
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
Oral Contraceptives and Cigarette Smoking: A Review of the Literature and Future Directions
Allen AM, Weinberger AH, Wetherill RR, Howe CL, McKee SA. Oral Contraceptives and Cigarette Smoking: A Review of the Literature and Future Directions. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2017, 21: 592-601. PMID: 29165663, PMCID: PMC6468133, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntx258.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking-related outcomesOC useOral contraceptivesSmoking cessation outcomesCessation outcomesOC usersNovel smoking cessation interventionUse of OCsNicotine metabolismWeight gainSmoking-related symptomsEndogenous sex hormonesSmoking cessation interventionFaster nicotine metabolismCross-sectional studyPhysiological stress responsePremenopausal smokersCurrent smokingPremenopausal womenCessation interventionsCigarette smokingEstradiol levelsSex hormonesGreater oddsFollowing keywords
2014
Heightened vagal activity during high-calorie food presentation in obese compared with non-obese individuals—Results of a pilot study
Udo T, Weinberger AH, Grilo CM, Brownell KD, DiLeone RJ, Lampert R, Matlin SL, Yanagisawa K, McKee SA. Heightened vagal activity during high-calorie food presentation in obese compared with non-obese individuals—Results of a pilot study. Obesity Research & Clinical Practice 2014, 8: e258-e265. PMID: 24847667, PMCID: PMC4031442, DOI: 10.1016/j.orcp.2013.05.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-obese individualsHigh-calorie food itemsVagal activityObese individualsHF-HRVHigh-frequency heart rate variabilityHeart rate variabilityConsumption of foodPalatable foodFood itemsAppetitive behaviorCue reactivityPilot studyFood presentationRate variabilityFood cuesFood deprivationObesePotential roleMood statesHRVFurther investigationPresentationInductionMood induction
2012
Modeling the effects of positive and negative mood on the ability to resist eating in obese and non-obese individuals
Udo T, Grilo CM, Brownell KD, Weinberger AH, DiLeone RJ, McKee SA. Modeling the effects of positive and negative mood on the ability to resist eating in obese and non-obese individuals. Eating Behaviors 2012, 14: 40-46. PMID: 23265400, PMCID: PMC3633072, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2012.10.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMood 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 genderDeveloping and Validating a Human Laboratory Model to Screen Medications for Smoking Cessation
McKee SA, Weinberger AH, Shi J, Tetrault J, Coppola S. Developing and Validating a Human Laboratory Model to Screen Medications for Smoking Cessation. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2012, 14: 1362-1371. PMID: 22492085, PMCID: PMC3482010, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/nts090.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubsequent ad libitum smokingSmoking cessation medicationsAd libitum smokingCessation medicationsNicotine deprivationSmoking cessationNovel smoking cessation medicationsRatings of cravingSmoking lapse behaviorHuman laboratory modelSecondary outcomesClinical efficacyClinical findingsFirst cigaretteMedication effectsSmokingMedication developmentCigarette effectsMedicationsLapse behaviorSmoking lapseTranslational toolScreen medicationsMonetary reinforcementTranslational work
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 sessionsAffectDifferencesThe 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
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
Mood-Induced Increases in Alcohol Expectancy Strength in Internally Motivated Drinkers
Birch CD, Stewart SH, Wall AM, McKee SA, Eisnor SJ, Theakston JA. Mood-Induced Increases in Alcohol Expectancy Strength in Internally Motivated Drinkers. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2004, 18: 231-238. PMID: 15482078, DOI: 10.1037/0893-164x.18.3.231.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAccessibility of alcohol expectancies from memory: impact of mood and motives in college student drinkers.
Goldstein AL, Wall AM, McKee SA, Hinson RE. Accessibility of alcohol expectancies from memory: impact of mood and motives in college student drinkers. Journal Of Studies On Alcohol And Drugs 2004, 65: 95-104. PMID: 15000508, DOI: 10.15288/jsa.2004.65.95.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol outcome expectanciesPositive emotional functioningMood statesMusical mood induction procedureAlcohol-related cuesMood induction procedureImpact of moodCollege student drinkersAssociative memory networkImplicit primesNeutral moodPositive moodAlcohol expectanciesMood conditionDrinking motivesOutcome expectanciesEmotional functioningStudent drinkersMemory networkMoodUndergraduate studentsSignificant predictorsExpectancyParticipantsTension reduction
2003
Effects of an Implicit Mood Prime on the Accessibility of Smoking Expectancies in College Women
McKee SA, Wall AM, Hinson RE, Goldstein A, Bissonnette M. Effects of an Implicit Mood Prime on the Accessibility of Smoking Expectancies in College Women. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2003, 17: 219-225. PMID: 14498816, DOI: 10.1037/0893-164x.17.3.219.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking expectanciesNegative reinforcementNegative reinforcement expectanciesMusical mood inductionMusic control conditionMemory-based modelsSituational specificity hypothesisMood inductionReinforcement expectanciesPositive reinforcementCollege womenControl conditionSmoking behaviorAffectExpectancyPrimesStimuliReinforcementParticipantsSmokersExpectationsHypothesis
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