2022
Relating individual differences in the reinforcing value of smoking and dependence severity to nicotine exposure levels in vulnerable populations
Browning K, DeSarno M, Davis D, Streck J, Bergeria C, Harfmann R, Parker M, Heil S, Sigmon S, Gaalema D, Tidey J, Lee D, Tetreault H, Higgins S. Relating individual differences in the reinforcing value of smoking and dependence severity to nicotine exposure levels in vulnerable populations. Preventive Medicine 2022, 165: 107312. PMID: 36272516, PMCID: PMC9986960, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2022.107312.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCigarette SmokingHumansIndividualityNicotineSurveys and QuestionnairesTobacco Use DisorderVulnerable PopulationsConceptsNicotine exposure levelsValue of smokingCigarette purchase taskNicotine dependenceVulnerable populationsDependence severityPsychiatric conditionsSocioeconomic disadvantageCo-morbid psychiatric conditionsExposure levelsNicotine dependence severityCigarette smokingNicotine exposureSmoking Dependence MotivesFagerström TestSmokingBrief Wisconsin InventorySeverityDependence MotivesFTNDWisconsin InventoryConsiderable overlapPresent studyPopulation
2019
Examining Age as a Potential Moderator of Response to Reduced Nicotine Content Cigarettes in Vulnerable Populations
Davis D, Parker M, Villanti A, Streck J, Priest J, Tidey J, Gaalema D, Sigmon S, Heil S, Higgins S. Examining Age as a Potential Moderator of Response to Reduced Nicotine Content Cigarettes in Vulnerable Populations. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2019, 21: s49-s55. PMID: 31867655, PMCID: PMC6939764, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntz134.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge FactorsFemaleHumansMaleMental DisordersNicotinePovertySmokersSmokingSmoking CessationTobacco ProductsVulnerable PopulationsYoung AdultConceptsReduced nicotine content cigarettesNicotine content cigarettesYoung adult smokersNicotine reduction policyContent cigarettesCraving/withdrawalAdult smokersCigarette smokingSmoking topographyYoung adultsAge groupsNicotine contentSubjective effectsSmoking-related health consequencesOlder adultsAddiction potentialOlder adult smokersHigh smoking prevalenceComorbid psychiatric conditionsOlder age groupsOverall population healthEffect of ageCigarette smokersSmoking prevalenceAcute effectsExamining effects of unit price on preference for reduced nicotine content cigarettes and smoking rate
Davis D, DeSarno M, Bergeria C, Streck J, Tidey J, Sigmon S, Heil S, Gaalema D, Stitzer M, Higgins S. Examining effects of unit price on preference for reduced nicotine content cigarettes and smoking rate. Preventive Medicine 2019, 128: 105823. PMID: 31470023, PMCID: PMC6879848, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2019.105823.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine content cigarettesReduced nicotine content cigarettesContent cigarettesSmoking ratesVulnerable populationsLower smoking ratesNormal nicotine content cigarettesNicotine contentCigarette preferenceSmoking reductionDaily smokersDoseMultisite studyCondition 2CigarettesCondition 1Tobacco regulationPresent studyBinomial testSmokersSmokingPopulationNicotine
2016
Response to varying the nicotine content of cigarettes in vulnerable populations: an initial experimental examination of acute effects
Higgins S, Heil S, Sigmon S, Tidey J, Gaalema D, Stitzer M, Durand H, Bunn J, Priest J, Arger C, Miller M, Bergeria C, Davis D, Streck J, Zvorsky I, Redner R, Vandrey R, Pacek L. Response to varying the nicotine content of cigarettes in vulnerable populations: an initial experimental examination of acute effects. Psychopharmacology 2016, 234: 89-98. PMID: 27714427, PMCID: PMC5203959, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-016-4438-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine withdrawalSmoking topographyVulnerable populationsLow nicotine content cigarettesConcurrent choice testingNicotine contentDouble-blind conditionsOpioid-dependent individualsNicotine content cigarettesResultsNo significant differencesDaily cigarette smokersBrief smoking abstinenceRationaleThe purposeCigarette smokersCompensatory smokingSmoking abstinenceReproductive ageAcute effectsContent cigarettesUntoward effectsAffective disordersLow dosesResearch cigarettesDisadvantaged womenDependence potential