2023
Perspectives on contingency management for alcohol use and alcohol‐associated conditions among people in care with HIV
Cohen S, DePhilippis D, Deng Y, Dziura J, Ferguson T, Fucito L, Justice A, Maisto S, Marconi V, Molina P, Paris M, Rodriguez‐Barradas M, Simberkoff M, Petry N, Fiellin D, Edelman E. Perspectives on contingency management for alcohol use and alcohol‐associated conditions among people in care with HIV. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2023, 47: 1783-1797. PMID: 37524371, PMCID: PMC10828101, DOI: 10.1111/acer.15159.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUnhealthy alcohol useAlcohol useContingency managementPrimary care settingSubset of participantsReward structureEvidence-based approachHIV clinicImplementation science frameworkTreatment trialsClinical trialsIntervention feasibilityCare settingsPromoting ActionAlcohol consumptionRelated conditionsBiochemical testingClinical contextHIVReward schedulePatientsReward processesInterventionTrialsBehavior changeContingency management with stepped care for unhealthy alcohol use among individuals with HIV: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Edelman E, Dziura J, Deng Y, DePhilippis D, Fucito L, Ferguson T, Bedimo R, Brown S, Marconi V, Goetz M, Rodriguez-Barradas M, Simberkoff M, Molina P, Weintrob A, Maisto S, Paris M, Justice A, Bryant K, Fiellin D. Contingency management with stepped care for unhealthy alcohol use among individuals with HIV: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials 2023, 131: 107242. PMID: 37230168, PMCID: PMC10460633, DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2023.107242.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnhealthy alcohol useLong-term abstinenceAlcohol useContingency managementAlcohol consumptionFormal alcohol treatmentShort-term abstinenceMotivational enhancement therapyGOV IDENTIFIERSecondary outcomesWeek 24Primary outcomeWeek 12Preliminary efficacyTreatment trialsPhysician managementEfficacy trialsMedical conditionsAlcohol treatmentExploratory outcomesEnhancement therapyAbstinenceTrialsCareHealthy activities
2021
The effect of varenicline on smoking and drinking outcomes among Black and White adults with alcohol use disorder and co-occurring cigarette smoking: A secondary analysis of two clinical trials
Haeny AM, Gueorguieva R, Montgomery L, Bold KW, Fucito LM, Wu R, Muvvala SB, Zweben A, O'Malley SS. The effect of varenicline on smoking and drinking outcomes among Black and White adults with alcohol use disorder and co-occurring cigarette smoking: A secondary analysis of two clinical trials. Addictive Behaviors 2021, 122: 106970. PMID: 34216871, PMCID: PMC9426655, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2021.106970.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffects of vareniclineAlcohol use disorderCigarette smokingClinical trialsUse disordersWhite adultsEfficacy of vareniclineNumber of drinksVareniclineSmokingPrimary analysisAlcohol treatmentSecondary analysisAlcohol useTrialsBlack participantsDrinking outcomesLinear mixed modelsAdultsWhite peopleWhite participantsMixed modelingCigarettesDisordersTreatment
2020
Using Web-Based Social Media to Recruit Heavy-Drinking Young Adults for Sleep Intervention: Prospective Observational Study
Ash GI, Robledo DS, Ishii M, Pittman B, DeMartini KS, O'Malley SS, Redeker NS, Fucito LM. Using Web-Based Social Media to Recruit Heavy-Drinking Young Adults for Sleep Intervention: Prospective Observational Study. Journal Of Medical Internet Research 2020, 22: e17449. PMID: 32780027, PMCID: PMC7448185, DOI: 10.2196/17449.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol use disorderSleep interventionsSleep concernsYoung adultsAlcohol useWeb-based surveyBrief web-based surveyProspective observational studyHeavy-drinking young adultsYears of ageHigh response rateAlcohol prevention strategiesHeavy alcohol useAlcohol prevention programsHeavy drinking young adultsScreening eligibilityRisk factorsStudy enrolleesObservational studySleep programSleep problemsAlcohol screenerUse disordersPrevention strategiesResponse rate
2017
Using Sleep Interventions to Engage and Treat Heavy‐Drinking College Students: A Randomized Pilot Study
Fucito LM, DeMartini KS, Hanrahan TH, Yaggi HK, Heffern C, Redeker NS. Using Sleep Interventions to Engage and Treat Heavy‐Drinking College Students: A Randomized Pilot Study. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2017, 41: 798-809. PMID: 28118486, PMCID: PMC5378596, DOI: 10.1111/acer.13342.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeavy-drinking college studentsAlcohol-related consequencesCollege studentsSleep interventionsGreater sleep improvementsBehavioral sleep interventionsHeavy drinking college studentsTreatment engagement strategiesHeavy-drinking studentsHigher alcohol consumption levelsSubsequent drinking outcomesWeb-based interventionSleep concernsEffective alcohol interventionsSleep treatmentsDrinking outcomesDrinking weekAlcohol interventionsSleep improvementImproved sleep qualitySleep contentControl conditionAlcohol consumption levelsAlcohol useRecruitment ads
2016
Urgency traits moderate daily relations between affect and drinking to intoxication among young adults
Bold KW, Fucito LM, DeMartini KS, Leeman RF, Kranzler HR, Corbin WR, O’Malley S. Urgency traits moderate daily relations between affect and drinking to intoxication among young adults. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2016, 170: 59-65. PMID: 27875802, PMCID: PMC5183550, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2016.10.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYoung adultsHeavy drinkingEffectiveness of naltrexoneBlood alcohol concentrationHeavy drinking young adultsBrief motivational interventionNaltrexone treatmentClinical trialsHazardous drinkingNaltrexoneSecondary analysisPlaceboTargeted interventionsAge 18Alcohol useIntoxicationLow urgencyAdultsMotivational interventionDrinkingTrait urgencyOddsInterventionCurrent studyRiskExploring the Utility of Web-Based Social Media Advertising to Recruit Adult Heavy-Drinking Smokers for Treatment
Bold KW, Hanrahan TH, O'Malley SS, Fucito LM. Exploring the Utility of Web-Based Social Media Advertising to Recruit Adult Heavy-Drinking Smokers for Treatment. Journal Of Medical Internet Research 2016, 18: e107. PMID: 27194456, PMCID: PMC4889869, DOI: 10.2196/jmir.5360.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeavy drinking smokersWeb-based surveyScreening eligibilityAdult smokersAlcohol useCurrent treatment goalsMajority of smokersGreater New HavenHeavy alcohol consumptionSerious medical problemNon-heavy drinkersPerson followDaily smokingTreatment goalsSmokersSmoking behaviorAlcohol consumptionHealth outcomesHeavy drinkersScreening surveyMedical problemsTreatment studiesSmokingInitial eligibilityCertain subgroups
2015
A Randomized Trial for Hazardous Drinking and Smoking Cessation for Callers to a Quitline
Toll BA, Martino S, O’Malley S, Fucito LM, McKee SA, Kahler CW, Rojewski AM, Mahoney MC, Wu R, Celestino P, Seshadri S, Koutsky J, Hyland A, Cummings KM. A Randomized Trial for Hazardous Drinking and Smoking Cessation for Callers to a Quitline. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2015, 83: 445-454. PMID: 25419583, PMCID: PMC5996380, DOI: 10.1037/a0038183.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStandard careHazardous drinkingHigher smoking cessation ratesNew York State Smokers' QuitlineHeavy drinkingBrief motivational counselingSmoking cessation ratesState Smokers' QuitlineBrief alcohol interventionTelephone coachesCessation counselingTreat analysisCessation ratesRandomized trialsTelephone quitlinesCessation successSmoking cessationAcceptable adherenceMotivational counselingQuitlineAlcohol interventionsAlcohol useCareSmokersDrinkingNovel Approaches to Individual Alcohol Interventions for Heavy Drinking College Students and Young Adults
DeMartini KS, Fucito LM, O’Malley S. Novel Approaches to Individual Alcohol Interventions for Heavy Drinking College Students and Young Adults. Current Addiction Reports 2015, 2: 47-57. PMID: 26258001, PMCID: PMC4524658, DOI: 10.1007/s40429-015-0043-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlcohol interventionsAlcohol outcomesCollege studentsHeavy drinking college studentsYoung adultsNovel interventionsAlcohol-related problemsNovel treatment approachesIntervention efficacyTreat populationAlcohol useEfficacious interventionsTreatment approachesAlcohol consumptionTreatment integrationInterventionEfficacyLimited durationAdultsOutcomesStudentsUrgent needPopulationPrevalenceTrials
2014
Variations in Sleep Characteristics and Sleep-Related Impairment in At-Risk College Drinkers: A Latent Profile Analysis
DeMartini KS, Fucito LM. Variations in Sleep Characteristics and Sleep-Related Impairment in At-Risk College Drinkers: A Latent Profile Analysis. Health Psychology 2014, 33: 1164-1173. PMID: 25133844, PMCID: PMC4428320, DOI: 10.1037/hea0000115.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSleep-related impairmentSleep patternsSleep characteristicsAlcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption scoresIllicit substance useRisk college drinkersIncrease riskLevels of alcoholDaytime consequencesSubsequent validation analysisInsufficient sleepAlcohol consumptionHealth treatmentDrug useAlcohol assessmentCollege student drinkersCollege drinkersLater bedtimesAlcohol useSleepBehavior Problem ScaleSubstance useImpairmentDrinkersGreater alcohol use“Killing Two Birds with One Stone”: Alcohol Use Reduction Interventions with Potential Efficacy at Enhancing Self-control
Leeman RF, Bogart D, Fucito LM, Boettiger CA. “Killing Two Birds with One Stone”: Alcohol Use Reduction Interventions with Potential Efficacy at Enhancing Self-control. Current Addiction Reports 2014, 1: 41-52. PMID: 24914414, PMCID: PMC4048018, DOI: 10.1007/s40429-013-0008-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlcohol useCognitive bias modificationNicotinic partial agonist vareniclineBias modificationPartial agonist vareniclineNeurophysiological interventionBehavioral interventionsEmpirical supportAgonist vareniclineFuture researchReduction interventionsPurported mechanismsInterventionEmpirical evidenceStrong evidenceFurther researchPotential efficacyResearchSuggestive evidenceMultiple interventionsDual efficacyEvidenceDrinkingGood evidenceVarenicline
2013
Drinking Less and Drinking Smarter: Direct and Indirect Protective Strategies in Young Adults
DeMartini KS, Palmer RS, Leeman RF, Corbin WR, Toll BA, Fucito LM, O’Malley S. Drinking Less and Drinking Smarter: Direct and Indirect Protective Strategies in Young Adults. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2013, 27: 615-626. PMID: 23088406, PMCID: PMC3869566, DOI: 10.1037/a0030475.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol-related consequencesClinical samplesYoung adult drinkingLow alcohol consumptionAdult drinkingPatient goalsYoung adult drinkersAlcohol consumptionProtective behavioral strategiesAlcohol useYoung adultsConfirmatory factor analysisProtective strategiesDrinking levelsLow drinking levelsAdult drinkersDrinkingDrinkersInterventionStrategies QuestionnaireCFA modelFactorsEarly Subjective Response and Acquired Tolerance as Predictors of Alcohol Use and Related Problems in a Clinical Sample
Corbin WR, Scott C, Leeman RF, Fucito LM, Toll BA, O'Malley SS. Early Subjective Response and Acquired Tolerance as Predictors of Alcohol Use and Related Problems in a Clinical Sample. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2013, 37: 490-497. PMID: 23347236, PMCID: PMC3586307, DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2012.01956.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly subjective responseLow subjective responseAlcohol use disorderAlcohol-related problemsRisk factorsSubjective responsesAlcohol useYoung adultsBrief motivational counselingClinical samplesInitial subjective responseDrinking behaviorHeavy drinking young adultsSignificant alcohol problemsClinical trialsProtective effectModerate drinkersUse disordersMotivational counselingPrior studiesCurrent studyHeavy drinkersHazardous drinkingAlcohol effectsWeekly drinking