2022
The implementation of a smoking cessation and alcohol abstinence intervention for people experiencing homelessness
Pratt R, Xiong S, Kmiecik A, Strobel-Ayres C, Joseph A, Rose SAE, Luo X, Cooney N, Thomas J, Specker S, Okuyemi K. The implementation of a smoking cessation and alcohol abstinence intervention for people experiencing homelessness. BMC Public Health 2022, 22: 1260. PMID: 35761310, PMCID: PMC9235189, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-13563-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking cessationAbstinence interventionNicotine replacement therapy productsRandomized clinical trialsPro-smoking normsFuture implementation effortsCigarette smokingClinical trialsPolicy-level interventionsStudy populationStudy interventionGeneral populationComplete abstinenceUrban homeless shelterAlcohol treatmentMethodsQualitative semi-structured interviewsConsolidated FrameworkStudy settingAdult homeless populationAlcohol useLevel interventionsCessationImplementation researchInterventionSmoke-free spaces
2019
“It’s a hard thing to manage when you’re homeless”: the impact of the social environment on smoking cessation for smokers experiencing homelessness
Pratt R, Pernat C, Kerandi L, Kmiecik A, Strobel-Ayres C, Joseph A, Everson Rose SA, Luo X, Cooney N, Thomas J, Okuyemi K. “It’s a hard thing to manage when you’re homeless”: the impact of the social environment on smoking cessation for smokers experiencing homelessness. BMC Public Health 2019, 19: 635. PMID: 31126265, PMCID: PMC6534899, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-6987-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking cessationImportant public health opportunityDate of registrationPublic health opportunitySemi-structured interview guideCessation programsClinical trialsPreventable mortalityMethodsForty participantsSmokingUrban homeless shelterAdult homeless populationCessationHealth opportunitiesSmokersInterview guideHomeless populationParticipantsHomeless sheltersPopulationSemi-structured interviewsBackgroundUpHigh levelsMorbiditySocial environment
2017
Practical issues regarding implementing a randomized clinical trial in a homeless population: strategies and lessons learned
Ojo-Fati O, Joseph AM, Ig-Izevbekhai J, Thomas JL, Everson-Rose SA, Pratt R, Raymond N, Cooney NL, Luo X, Okuyemi KS. Practical issues regarding implementing a randomized clinical trial in a homeless population: strategies and lessons learned. Trials 2017, 18: 305. PMID: 28679430, PMCID: PMC5498931, DOI: 10.1186/s13063-017-2046-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical trialsEffective health promotionRandomized clinical trialsHomeless populationSubstance abuse disordersSmoking cessationHealth promotionAbuse disordersLarge NIHStudy staffCognitive impairmentStudy compensationMental healthTrialsCurrent reportDaily accessSafety protocolsRetention obstaclesHomeless individualsObjective dataPopulationVulnerable adultsInvestigatorsReportRandomized
2016
A Randomized Trial of Contingency Management for Smoking Cessation During Intensive Outpatient Alcohol Treatment
Cooney JL, Cooper S, Grant C, Sevarino K, Krishnan-Sarin S, Gutierrez IA, Cooney NL. A Randomized Trial of Contingency Management for Smoking Cessation During Intensive Outpatient Alcohol Treatment. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2016, 72: 89-96. PMID: 27542442, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2016.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnd of treatmentNicotine replacement therapyOutpatient alcohol treatmentContingency managementReplacement therapyDependent smokersQuit ratesAbstinence outcomesAlcohol treatmentEfficacy of CMEvidence-based smoking cessation treatmentOutpatient alcohol treatment programOne monthAlcohol-dependent smokersInitial smoking abstinenceSmoking cessation treatmentDrug use outcomesAlcohol treatment programsCognitive behavioral therapyCognitive behavior therapyCessation treatmentRandomized trialsSmoking cessationSmoking abstinenceClinical trials
2015
Integrating smoking cessation and alcohol use treatment in homeless populations: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Ojo-Fati O, John F, Thomas J, Joseph AM, Raymond NC, Cooney NL, Pratt R, Rogers CR, Everson-Rose SA, Luo X, Okuyemi KS. Integrating smoking cessation and alcohol use treatment in homeless populations: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2015, 16: 385. PMID: 26320081, PMCID: PMC4552980, DOI: 10.1186/s13063-015-0858-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyWeekly individual sessionsHomeless smokersIntensive smoking interventionAlcohol abuse treatmentSmoking cessation clinical trialCessation interventionsBehavioral therapyAlcohol outcomesCessation clinical trialIndividual sessionsSmoking outcomesAbuse treatmentAlcohol interventionsSmoking cessation interventionSmoking cessationSmoking ratesSmoking abstinenceAlcohol use treatmentSmoking interventionsIntensive smokingEvidence-based smoking cessation interventionsGroup sessionsUse treatmentCigarette smoking rates
2009
Smoking cessation during alcohol treatment: a randomized trial of combination nicotine patch plus nicotine gum
Cooney NL, Cooney JL, Perry BL, Carbone M, Cohen EH, Steinberg HR, Pilkey DT, Sevarino K, Oncken CA, Litt MD. Smoking cessation during alcohol treatment: a randomized trial of combination nicotine patch plus nicotine gum. Addiction 2009, 104: 1588-1596. PMID: 19549054, PMCID: PMC2753831, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2009.02624.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsActive nicotine patchNicotine patchPlacebo gumNicotine gumSmoking cessationDouble-blind placebo-controlled clinical trialAlcohol treatmentPlacebo-controlled clinical trialBetter smoking outcomesCombination nicotine patchTransdermal nicotine patchDouble-blind conditionsSubstance abuse clinicsMonthly booster sessionsCombination nicotine replacementNicotine replacementCessation treatmentTobacco smokersLarge trialsCombination therapyMore cigarettesMedication conditionActive gumClinical trialsBooster sessions
2008
Dose-dependent reduction of hazardous alcohol use in a placebo-controlled trial of naltrexone for smoking cessation
O'Malley SS, Krishnan-Sarin S, McKee SA, Leeman RF, Cooney NL, Meandzija B, Wu R, Makuch RW. Dose-dependent reduction of hazardous alcohol use in a placebo-controlled trial of naltrexone for smoking cessation. The International Journal Of Neuropsychopharmacology 2008, 12: 589-597. PMID: 18796184, PMCID: PMC3094855, DOI: 10.1017/s146114570800936x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHazardous drinkingSmoking cessationFavorable side effect profileDose-ranging clinical trialAlcohol useEffects of NTXPlacebo-controlled trialDose-ranging trialSide effect profileTransdermal nicotine patchOpiate antagonist naltrexoneDose-dependent reductionComponent of treatmentHazardous alcohol useOral NTXSecondary outcomesNicotine patchPrimary outcomeAntagonist naltrexoneCombination therapyClinical trialsBaseline predictorsOral preparationsHazardous drinkersNTX
2007
Concurrent Brief Versus Intensive Smoking Intervention During Alcohol Dependence Treatment
Cooney NL, Litt MD, Cooney JL, Pilkey DT, Steinberg HR, Oncken CA. Concurrent Brief Versus Intensive Smoking Intervention During Alcohol Dependence Treatment. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2007, 21: 570-575. PMID: 18072840, PMCID: PMC2702144, DOI: 10.1037/0893-164x.21.4.570.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol-dependent smokersIntensive treatment groupTreatment groupsAbstinence ratesDependent smokersSmoking interventionsIntensive smoking cessation interventionIntensive smoking interventionNicotine patch therapySmoking cessation interventionOutpatient substance abuse treatment programsIntensive outpatient substance abuse treatment programSubstance abuse treatment programsCounseling sessionsAlcohol dependence treatmentBreath carbon monoxideQuit dateCessation interventionsPatch therapySmoking cessationDependence treatmentTobacco abstinenceSmoking treatmentTreatment assignmentTreatment program
2006
A Controlled Trial of Naltrexone Augmentation of Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Smoking Cessation
O’Malley S, Cooney JL, Krishnan-Sarin S, Dubin JA, McKee SA, Cooney NL, Blakeslee A, Meandzija B, Romano-Dahlgard D, Wu R, Makuch R, Jatlow P. A Controlled Trial of Naltrexone Augmentation of Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Smoking Cessation. JAMA Internal Medicine 2006, 166: 667-674. PMID: 16567607, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.166.6.667.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, CutaneousAdministration, OralAmbulatory CareDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHumansLinear ModelsMaleMiddle AgedNaltrexoneNarcotic AntagonistsNicotineNicotinic AgonistsSmoking CessationSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeSurveys and QuestionnairesTreatment OutcomeWeight GainConceptsNicotine patch therapyNicotine patchPatch therapyDouble-blind placebo-controlled trialHigher continuous abstinence ratesLow-dose naltrexone therapyNaltrexone hydrochlorideWeight gainTreatment completersOral naltrexone hydrochlorideOutpatient research centerWeight-concerned smokersContinuous abstinence ratesPlacebo-controlled trialPrimary end pointSecond-line treatmentNicotine replacement therapyNaltrexone augmentationNaltrexone therapyPlacebo groupQuit dateTreat analysisAbstinence ratesReplacement therapySmoking cessation
2003
Effects of nicotine deprivation on urges to drink and smoke in alcoholic smokers
Cooney JL, Cooney NL, Pilkey DT, Kranzler HR, Oncken CA. Effects of nicotine deprivation on urges to drink and smoke in alcoholic smokers. Addiction 2003, 98: 913-921. PMID: 12814497, DOI: 10.1046/j.1360-0443.2003.00337.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine deprivationSmoking urgesSelf-reported urgeAcute nicotine deprivationNon-deprived stateDay treatment programAlcohol-dependent smokersNeutral cuesMood inductionCue presentationCue exposureSubjects designTreatment programLaboratory sessionsUrgeRisk of relapseSessionsAlcoholic smokersSmoking cessationHeavy smokersAlcoholic patientsAcute effectsEarly recoverySmokersCues