2025
Acute Alcohol‐Induced Changes Measured With Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor 5 Positron Emission Tomography
Raval N, Smart K, Angarita G, Miller R, Huang Y, Krystal J, Carson R, Cosgrove K, O'Malley S, Hillmer A. Acute Alcohol‐Induced Changes Measured With Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor 5 Positron Emission Tomography. Addiction Biology 2025, 30: e70031. PMID: 40309934, PMCID: PMC12044519, DOI: 10.1111/adb.70031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlood alcohol levelsAlcohol challengeEffects of acute alcohol consumptionPeak blood alcohol levelsLaboratory alcohol challengeNon-displaceable binding potentialMetabotropic glutamate receptor 5Acute alcohol challengeGlutamate releaseAlcohol-induced changesGlutamate receptor 5Alcohol consumptionAcute alcohol consumptionMGluR5 availabilityPET scansSocial drinkersEthanol doseAlcohol effectsBrain regionsAcute alcoholBinding potentialCortical regionsClinically relevant dosesDrinking occasionsAlcohol levels
2023
Imaging the brain’s immune response to alcohol with [11C]PBR28 TSPO Positron Emission Tomography
Raval N, Angarita G, Matuskey D, Miller R, Drake L, Kapinos M, Nabulsi N, Huang Y, Carson R, O’Malley S, Cosgrove K, Hillmer A. Imaging the brain’s immune response to alcohol with [11C]PBR28 TSPO Positron Emission Tomography. Molecular Psychiatry 2023, 28: 3384-3390. PMID: 37532797, PMCID: PMC10743097, DOI: 10.1038/s41380-023-02198-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVolume of distributionBlood alcohol levelsPositron emission tomographyBrain immune responseImmune responseAlcohol challengeEmission tomographyPeak blood alcohol levelsMultilinear analysis 1Peripheral immune functionVivo human evidenceLaboratory alcohol challengeTSPO positron emission tomographyBinge levelsPlasma cytokinesImmune dysfunctionNeuroimmune systemIL-6MCP-1Cytokines TNFAcute effectsScan dayArterial bloodHuman evidenceImmune functionPreliminary study of the interactive effects of THC and ethanol on self-reported ability and simulated driving, subjective effects, and cardiovascular responses
Schnakenberg Martin A, Flynn L, Sefik E, Luddy C, Cortes-Briones J, Skosnik P, Pittman B, Ranganathan M, D’Souza D. Preliminary study of the interactive effects of THC and ethanol on self-reported ability and simulated driving, subjective effects, and cardiovascular responses. Psychopharmacology 2023, 240: 1235-1246. PMID: 37045988, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-023-06356-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubjective effectsOral tetrahydrocannabinolSelf-reported abilityEffects of cannabisInfluence of tetrahydrocannabinolCause of morbiditySimulated drivingFeeling statesBlood alcohol levelsMotor vehicle accidentsAlcohol-related motor vehicle accidentsCardiovascular responsesIntravenous ethanolHealthy humansHeart rateVehicle accidentsAlcohol levelsInteractive effectsTetrahydrocannabinolPhysiological effectsSignificant differencesDrivingAbilityPreliminary studyRationaleDrug
2022
Spironolactone as a potential new pharmacotherapy for alcohol use disorder: convergent evidence from rodent and human studies
Farokhnia M, Rentsch CT, Chuong V, McGinn MA, Elvig SK, Douglass EA, Gonzalez LA, Sanfilippo JE, Marchette RCN, Tunstall BJ, Fiellin DA, Koob GF, Justice AC, Leggio L, Vendruscolo LF. Spironolactone as a potential new pharmacotherapy for alcohol use disorder: convergent evidence from rodent and human studies. Molecular Psychiatry 2022, 27: 4642-4652. PMID: 36123420, PMCID: PMC10231646, DOI: 10.1038/s41380-022-01736-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol use disorderAlcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-ConsumptionEffect of spironolactoneAlcohol consumptionSpironolactone doseNovel pharmacotherapiesUse disordersHuman studiesLarge integrated healthcare systemHeavy episodic alcohol consumptionAlcohol-induced ataxiaMineralocorticoid receptor antagonistsSelf-reported alcohol consumptionBlood alcohol levelsEpisodic alcohol consumptionIntegrated healthcare systemPharmacoepidemiologic cohort studyPotential new pharmacotherapiesCohort studyAlcohol drinkingReceptor antagonistFemale miceFemale ratsNew pharmacotherapiesRat modelA novel human laboratory alcohol self-administration paradigm for medication screening: Modeling the ability to resist drinking and heavy drinking
McKee SA, Verplaetse TL. A novel human laboratory alcohol self-administration paradigm for medication screening: Modeling the ability to resist drinking and heavy drinking. Drug And Alcohol Dependence Reports 2022, 4: 100085. PMID: 36120181, PMCID: PMC9481061, DOI: 10.1016/j.dadr.2022.100085.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlcohol use disorderAlcohol self-administration paradigmSelf-administration paradigmHeavy drinkingAlcohol consumptionMore alcoholAd libitum alcohol consumptionBlood alcohol levelsCross-over designPercent of participantsPreferred alcoholic beverageSelf-administration modelAlcoholic beveragesMedication screeningMedication signalsUse disordersAlcohol levelsGreater cravingFirst drinkDrinkingStress imageryParticipants
2017
Care under the Influence
Fins J, Knowlton S. Care under the Influence. The Hastings Center Report 2017, 47: 8-9. PMID: 28074588, DOI: 10.1002/hast.675.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsER physiciansWork-related callsImpaired physiciansAffiliated clinicsAlcohol consumptionER doctorsPhysiciansElevated liver enzymesEmergency roomMedical historyBlood alcohol levelsLab resultsDrinking of waterLiver enzymesHospitalistsAlcohol levelsDrinkingInternistsStairsDoctorsAlcoholAdmitting
2015
Evaluating the accuracy of alcohol expectancies relative to subjective response to alcohol
Morean M, Corbin W, Treat T. Evaluating the accuracy of alcohol expectancies relative to subjective response to alcohol. Addictive Behaviors 2015, 51: 197-203. PMID: 26291291, PMCID: PMC4772766, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2015.07.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNegative alcohol expectanciesEffects of Alcohol ScaleAlcohol expectanciesAlcohol-related problemsAlcohol ScaleSubjective Effects of Alcohol ScaleBinge drinkingArousal effectPositive effects of alcoholBlood alcohol levelsFrequent binge drinkingSimulated bar settingAssociated with frequent binge drinkingEffects of alcoholPositive alcohol expectanciesSubjective responsesPsychometrically sound assessmentAlcohol-related risksEvaluate measurement invarianceSubjective effectsAlcohol levelsSecondary data analysisEmpirical supportBar settingProtective function
2011
Imaging of alcohol‐induced dopamine release in rats:Preliminary findings with [11C]raclopride PET
Sullivan JM, Risacher SL, Normandin MD, Yoder KK, Froehlich JC, Morris ED. Imaging of alcohol‐induced dopamine release in rats:Preliminary findings with [11C]raclopride PET. Synapse 2011, 65: 929-937. PMID: 21308803, PMCID: PMC3130821, DOI: 10.1002/syn.20921.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPositron emission tomographyBlood alcohol concentrationSmall animal positron emission tomographyRat striatumAnimal positron emission tomographyP ratsAlcohol-induced dopamine releaseSignificant alcohol-induced decreaseAlcohol-induced decreaseBlood alcohol levelsLateral saphenous veinAlcohol-preferring ratsAnimals 10 minSystemic alcoholDA releaseMicrodialysis studyStriatal dopamineAlcohol administrationSaphenous veinMale WistarDopamine releaseLarge cohortExtracellular dopamineBlood samplesReceptor availability
2006
Enhanced Sensitivity to the Euphoric Effects of Alcohol in Schizophrenia
D'Souza DC, Gil RB, Madonick S, Perry EB, Forselius-Bielen K, Braley G, Donahue L, Tellioglu T, Zimolo Z, Gueorguieva R, Krystal JH. Enhanced Sensitivity to the Euphoric Effects of Alcohol in Schizophrenia. Neuropsychopharmacology 2006, 31: 2767-2775. PMID: 16985503, DOI: 10.1038/sj.npp.1301207.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffects of alcoholHealthy subjectsBlood alcohol levelsPositive psychotic symptomsSmall transient increaseSelf-medication hypothesisPerceptual alterationsAlcohol administrationMotor functionAlcohol dosesElevated riskPsychotic symptomsLifetime exposureSchizophrenia patientsSchizophrenia symptomsEuphoric effectsNegative symptomsAlcohol levelsAlcohol useStimulatory effectSubjective effectsTransient increaseSchizophreniaStimulatory responseAlcohol responses
2002
The Effect of Tryptophan Depletion on Alcohol Self‐Administration in Non‐Treatment‐Seeking Alcoholic Individuals
Petrakis IL, Buonopane A, O'Malley S, Cermik O, Trevisan L, Boutros NN, Limoncelli D, Krystal JH. The Effect of Tryptophan Depletion on Alcohol Self‐Administration in Non‐Treatment‐Seeking Alcoholic Individuals. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2002, 26: 969-975. PMID: 12170105, DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2002.tb02629.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTest sessionsActive tryptophan depletionSelf-reported cravingTryptophan depletionFavorite alcoholic beverageCue exposure sessionsAmount of alcoholAmino acid drinkSelf-administration paradigmAlcohol-dependent individualsAlcohol self-administrationAlcohol use disorderDependence of alcoholNeurobiological mechanismsExposure sessionsSubjective intoxicationBlood alcohol levelsPriming drinkAlcohol useAcid drinkUse disordersAlcoholic individualsAlcohol dependenceCravingTest day
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