2017
Early age of e-cigarette use onset mediates the association between impulsivity and e-cigarette use frequency in youth
Bold KW, Morean ME, Kong G, Simon P, Camenga DR, Cavallo DA, Krishnan-Sarin S. Early age of e-cigarette use onset mediates the association between impulsivity and e-cigarette use frequency in youth. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2017, 181: 146-151. PMID: 29055268, PMCID: PMC5683935, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.09.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsE-cigarette useMore frequent e-cigarette useEarly ageFrequent e-cigarette useE-cigarette use onsetLong-term useE-cigarette initiationE-cigarette usersE-cigarette use frequencyE-cigarette interventionsBehavioral impulsivityRisk factorsEarly initiationUnknown health effectsDomains of impulsivityImpulsive youthE-cigarettesGreater riskPast month
2015
N‐Methyl‐d‐Aspartate Receptor Antagonism has Differential Effects on Alcohol Craving and Drinking in Heavy Drinkers
Krishnan‐Sarin S, O'Malley SS, Franco N, Cavallo DA, Morean M, Shi J, Pittman B, Krystal JH. N‐Methyl‐d‐Aspartate Receptor Antagonism has Differential Effects on Alcohol Craving and Drinking in Heavy Drinkers. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2015, 39: 300-307. PMID: 25664775, PMCID: PMC4331214, DOI: 10.1111/acer.12619.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol drinkingFamily historyHeavy drinkersAlcohol cravingN-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonistN-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonismAlcohol cue-induced cravingEffects of FHHigher baseline levelsPresence of impulsivityAlcohol use disorderCue-induced cravingAlcohol-induced stimulationReceptor antagonismReceptor antagonistPriming doseNMDA receptorsUse disordersMemantineBaseline levelsModulatory influencePotential efficacyAlcohol accessDrinkersEighth day
2014
Contingency management improves smoking cessation treatment outcomes among highly impulsive adolescent smokers relative to cognitive behavioral therapy
Morean ME, Kong G, Camenga DR, Cavallo DA, Carroll KM, Pittman B, Krishnan-Sarin S. Contingency management improves smoking cessation treatment outcomes among highly impulsive adolescent smokers relative to cognitive behavioral therapy. Addictive Behaviors 2014, 42: 86-90. PMID: 25462659, PMCID: PMC4285343, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2014.11.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyImpulsive adolescentsAdolescent smokersContingency managementBehavioral therapyPoint prevalence abstinenceSelf-reported abstinenceEfficacy of CBTInteraction of impulsivitySelf-reported impulsivityBarratt Impulsiveness ScalePercent days abstinentSelf-reported abstinence ratesCessation treatment outcomeSmoking cessation trialImpulsiveness ScaleDays abstinentSignificant deficitsLinear modelingAdolescentsEOT abstinenceTreatment outcomesImpulsivityTeen smokersCessation trial
2013
Pubertal Status, Sensation-Seeking, Impulsivity, and Substance Use in High School–Aged Boys and Girls
Kong G, Smith AE, McMahon TJ, Cavallo DA, Schepis TS, Desai RA, Potenza MN, Krishnan-Sarin S. Pubertal Status, Sensation-Seeking, Impulsivity, and Substance Use in High School–Aged Boys and Girls. Journal Of Addiction Medicine 2013, 7: 116-121. PMID: 23370933, PMCID: PMC3618523, DOI: 10.1097/adm.0b013e31828230ca.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Shopping problems among high school students
Grant JE, Potenza MN, Krishnan-Sarin S, Cavallo DA, Desai RA. Shopping problems among high school students. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2011, 52: 247-252. PMID: 21497217, PMCID: PMC3086496, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2010.06.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh school studentsAntisocial behaviorSchool studentsSelf-report surveySymptoms of depressionContinuum of severityHeavy alcohol useBehavioral controlExcessive shoppingSignificant distressSubstance useAlcohol useRegular smokingShopping behaviorLarge sampleViolent behaviorHealth behaviorsAdolescentsShopping problems
2006
Behavioral impulsivity predicts treatment outcome in a smoking cessation program for adolescent smokers
Krishnan-Sarin S, Reynolds B, Duhig AM, Smith A, Liss T, McFetridge A, Cavallo DA, Carroll KM, Potenza MN. Behavioral impulsivity predicts treatment outcome in a smoking cessation program for adolescent smokers. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2006, 88: 79-82. PMID: 17049754, PMCID: PMC1868698, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2006.09.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentFemaleForecastingHumansImpulsive BehaviorMaleSmokingSmoking CessationTreatment OutcomeConceptsAdolescent smokersBehavioral measuresMore commission errorsSmoking cessation programSpecific behavioral measuresCognitive behavioral therapyBehavioral impulsivityCessation programsAbstinent adolescentsBehavioral therapyMonetary rewardsCommission errorsImpulsivityContingency managementGroup differencesAdolescentsHigh schoolAbstinenceTreatment outcomesFour-week studyMeasuresRewardTreatment onsetParticipantsSmokers