Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin, PhD
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Research Summary
My research is focused on developing a biobehavioral understanding of the underpinnings of alcohol, tobacco (nicotine) and marijuana use, in adolescent and adult populations, and developing new pharmacological and behavioral interventions to reduce and prevent use of these substances. My more recent work has focused on developing scientific evidence to support national and international tobacco regulatory efforts.
Specialized Terms: Substance use; Alcohol; Tobacco; Marijuana; Adolescent; Developmental; Prevention; Cessation; Biobehavioral
Extensive Research Description
My research is focused on developing novel and effective treatments for substance use behaviors among youth and adults. Among youth, this work involves understanding the prevalence and bio-behavioral underpinnings of risk taking behaviors, using a developmental perspective, and behavioral and neuroimaging methods, and translating this information into optimal prevention and cessation intervention that use experimental, behavioral and pharmacological methods. While most of this work has focused on tobacco use behaviors, we have also extended these efforts to alcohol and marijuana use among youth. My research is also focused on developing empirical scientific evidence to support national and international tobacco regulatory efforts. Among adults, my work has focused using a translational approach to developing and evaluating medications to reduce alcohol drinking among heavy drinkers.
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Research Interests
Adolescent Psychiatry; Alcohol Drinking; Behavioral Medicine; Marijuana Abuse; Nicotine; Psychotherapy; Tobacco; Tobacco Use Disorder; Smoking Cessation; Substance-Related Disorders; Alcohol-Related Disorders; Psychiatry and Psychology; Marijuana Use
Selected Publications
- Sex differences in appeal, reward, and sensory experience of E-cigarette flavors among adults who smoke cigarettesDavis D, Buta E, Green B, Krishnan-Sarin S. Sex differences in appeal, reward, and sensory experience of E-cigarette flavors among adults who smoke cigarettes. Preventive Medicine 2024, 185: 108040. PMID: 38866212, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2024.108040.
- How healthcare providers and the right information may play a critical role in quitting success among smokers interested in using e-cigarettes for quitting: Results from a survey of U.S adultsSharma A, King J, Krishnan-Sarin S, O’Malley S, Morean M, Bold K. How healthcare providers and the right information may play a critical role in quitting success among smokers interested in using e-cigarettes for quitting: Results from a survey of U.S adults. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0303245. PMID: 38753868, PMCID: PMC11098412, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303245.
- E-cigarette dependence and cooling flavor use are linked among youthLi W, Davis D, Kong G, Bold K, Morean M, Camenga D, Sharma A, Lee J, Krishnan-Sarin S. E-cigarette dependence and cooling flavor use are linked among youth. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2024, 260: 111325. PMID: 38744108, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2024.111325.
- Non-tobacco nicotine E-cigarette use and flavored E-cigarette use among young adults in the United StatesLi W, Krishnan-Sarin S, Morean M, Bold K, Davis D, Camenga D, Kong G. Non-tobacco nicotine E-cigarette use and flavored E-cigarette use among young adults in the United States. Preventive Medicine 2024, 184: 108001. PMID: 38735588, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2024.108001.
- Sources of exposure to non-tobacco nicotine electronic nicotine delivery systems and associations with susceptibility to use and use behaviors among young adults in the United StatesLi W, Kong G, Davis D, Bold K, Krishnan-Sarin S, Camenga D, Morean M. Sources of exposure to non-tobacco nicotine electronic nicotine delivery systems and associations with susceptibility to use and use behaviors among young adults in the United States. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0299533. PMID: 38718067, PMCID: PMC11078344, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0299533.
- Varenicline for E-Cigarette Cessation in Adults: A Preliminary Placebo-Controlled Randomized TrialFucito L, Baldassarri S, Baker N, Palmer A, O'Malley S, Carpenter M, Krishnan-Sarin S, Gray K, Toll B. Varenicline for E-Cigarette Cessation in Adults: A Preliminary Placebo-Controlled Randomized Trial. American Journal Of Preventive Medicine 2024 PMID: 38752949, DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2024.04.007.
- Time for a Focus on Cessation of E-CigarettesKrishnan-Sarin S, Fucito L. Time for a Focus on Cessation of E-Cigarettes. JAMA Internal Medicine 2024, 184 PMID: 38709519, DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.1310.
- Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Novel Measure of Nicotine E-cigarette Withdrawal for Use With Adolescents and Young AdultsMorean M, Rajeshkumar L, Krishnan-Sarin S. Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Novel Measure of Nicotine E-cigarette Withdrawal for Use With Adolescents and Young Adults. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2024, ntae095. PMID: 38695371, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntae095.
- Socioecological factors associated with multiple nicotine product use among U.S. youth: Findings from the population assessment of tobacco and health (PATH) study 2013–2018Simon P, Stefanovics E, Ying S, Gueorguieva R, Krishnan-Sarin S, Buta E. Socioecological factors associated with multiple nicotine product use among U.S. youth: Findings from the population assessment of tobacco and health (PATH) study 2013–2018. Preventive Medicine 2024, 183: 107956. PMID: 38615947, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2024.107956.
- A randomized controlled trial of potential tobacco policies prohibiting menthol flavor in cigarettes and e-cigarettes: a study protocolBold K, Sharma A, Haeny A, Gueorguieva R, Buta E, Baldassarri S, Lempert L, Krishnan-Sarin S, O’Malley S. A randomized controlled trial of potential tobacco policies prohibiting menthol flavor in cigarettes and e-cigarettes: a study protocol. BMC Psychiatry 2024, 24: 201. PMID: 38475757, PMCID: PMC10935798, DOI: 10.1186/s12888-024-05619-0.
- Parental Tobacco Smoking and Caregiving in the Perinatal and Early Infancy PeriodsMartin R, Sandoval I, Penner F, Mayes L, Potenza M, Krishnan-Sarin S, Rutherford H. Parental Tobacco Smoking and Caregiving in the Perinatal and Early Infancy Periods. Journal Of Child And Family Studies 2024, 1-13. DOI: 10.1007/s10826-024-02800-7.
- Corrigendum to “Social media use and cannabis vaping initiation among US youth” [Drug Alcohol Depend. 249 (2023) 109949]Lee J, Krishnan-Sarin S, Kong G. Corrigendum to “Social media use and cannabis vaping initiation among US youth” [Drug Alcohol Depend. 249 (2023) 109949]. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2024, 257: 111134. PMID: 38413309, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2024.111134.
Clinical Trials
Conditions | Study Title |
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Addictive Behaviors; Tobacco Addiction | Varenicline for treatment of e-cigarette dependence |
Mental Health & Behavioral Research | An fMRI study of responses to e-cigarette advertising and warnings among adolescents |
Addictive Behaviors; Child Development & Autism; Mental Health & Behavioral Research | A longitudinal study of the effects of cannabis exposure on neuro-development in adolescents and young adults |
Addictive Behaviors; Mental Health & Behavioral Research; Tobacco Addiction | Imaging smoking-induced dopamine release utilizing PET imaging and nicotine patches |