2022
Catechol-O-Methyltransferase Effects on Smoking: a Review and Proof of Concept of Sex-Sensitive Effects
DeVito E, Sofuoglu M. Catechol-O-Methyltransferase Effects on Smoking: a Review and Proof of Concept of Sex-Sensitive Effects. Current Behavioral Neuroscience Reports 2022, 9: 113-123. PMID: 36644316, PMCID: PMC9838826, DOI: 10.1007/s40473-022-00251-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSmoking behaviorPreliminary dataHuman laboratory studiesCigarette smoking behaviorShort-term abstinenceNicotine administrationSmoking cessationTreatment optionsWithdrawal symptomsCessation outcomesPharmacogenetic effectsOvernight abstinenceMet carriersSmoking urgesActivity genotypeReviewThis articleSymptomsCOMT geneSex differencesAbstinenceFunctional variantsSmokingCigarettesAdministrationIndividuals
2018
fMRI Stroop and behavioral treatment for cocaine-dependence: Preliminary findings in methadone-maintained individuals
DeVito EE, Kober H, Carroll KM, Potenza MN. fMRI Stroop and behavioral treatment for cocaine-dependence: Preliminary findings in methadone-maintained individuals. Addictive Behaviors 2018, 89: 10-14. PMID: 30240978, PMCID: PMC6374034, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2018.09.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCocaine use disorderStroop effectBehavioral treatmentComputer-based cognitive behavioral therapyColor-word Stroop taskCognitive neuroscience methodsCognitive behavioral therapyCocaine-dependent individualsCocaine abstinenceCognitive controlStroop taskNeuroscience methodsMethadone-maintained individualsTreatment abstinenceLingual gyrusStroopCingulate gyrusUse disordersCocaine usersTreatment mechanismsAbstinenceBetter treatment outcomesPreliminary findingsGyrusParticipants
2016
Effect of Menthol-preferring Status on Response to Intravenous Nicotine
DeVito EE, Valentine GW, Herman AI, Jensen KP, Sofuoglu M. Effect of Menthol-preferring Status on Response to Intravenous Nicotine. Tobacco Regulatory Science 2016, 2: 317-328. PMID: 28890914, PMCID: PMC5589161, DOI: 10.18001/trs.2.4.4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSmoking urgesPre-existing individual differencesNicotine dosesNicotine-dependent participantsOvernight smoking abstinenceShort-term abstinenceNon-menthol cigarettesIndividual differencesCognitive performanceCigarette smokersOvernight abstinenceNon-menthol cigarette smokersAcute nicotineSmokers' responsesDependent participantsSmoking abstinenceSubjective differencesEffect of mentholIntravenous nicotineAbstinenceMenthol preferenceSmokersPRO useParticipantsUrge
2015
Chapter 16 Perspectives on neurocognitive rehabilitation as an adjunct treatment for addictive disorders From cognitive improvement to relapse prevention
Rezapour T, DeVito EE, Sofuoglu M, Ekhtiari H. Chapter 16 Perspectives on neurocognitive rehabilitation as an adjunct treatment for addictive disorders From cognitive improvement to relapse prevention. Progress In Brain Research 2015, 224: 345-369. PMID: 26822366, DOI: 10.1016/bs.pbr.2015.07.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeurocognitive rehabilitationNeurocognitive deficitsCognitive neuroscienceDrug addictionAddiction treatmentLong-term abstinenceExecutive controlCognitive rehabilitationSustained attentionFlexible delivery methodsCognitive improvementAddictive behaviorsCognitive functionAddiction medicineNeurocognitive functionAddictive disordersEarly abstinencePsychosocial therapySustained abstinenceAbstinenceAddictionNeuroscienceDeficitsTreatment adherenceDrug use
2014
Pretreatment measures of brain structure and reward-processing brain function in cannabis dependence: An exploratory study of relationships with abstinence during behavioral treatment 1
Yip SW, DeVito EE, Kober H, Worhunsky PD, Carroll KM, Potenza MN. Pretreatment measures of brain structure and reward-processing brain function in cannabis dependence: An exploratory study of relationships with abstinence during behavioral treatment 1. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2014, 140: 33-41. PMID: 24793365, PMCID: PMC4057888, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.03.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCannabis-dependent participantsMagnetic resonance imagingCannabis dependenceHC participantsTreatment responseConsecutive abstinenceHealthy comparison menBilateral putamen volumesCannabis-dependent individualsSuccessful treatment outcomeEfficacy of therapeuticsDays of abstinenceVentral striatal activationClinical trialsStriatal functionTreatment outcomesMRI scanningComparison menPutamen volumeResonance imagingBehavioral treatmentBiological markersBrain functionBrain structuresAbstinenceCannabis Abstinence During Treatment and One-Year Follow-Up: Relationship to Neural Activity in Men
Kober H, DeVito EE, DeLeone CM, Carroll KM, Potenza MN. Cannabis Abstinence During Treatment and One-Year Follow-Up: Relationship to Neural Activity in Men. Neuropsychopharmacology 2014, 39: 2288-2298. PMID: 24705568, PMCID: PMC4138744, DOI: 10.1038/npp.2014.82.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCannabis-dependent groupHealthy comparison groupNeural activityCognitive controlLess cannabisDorsal anterior cingulate cortexCognitive control taskCognitive behavioral therapyTreatment development effortsCannabis-dependent individualsAnterior cingulate cortexAddiction-related processesFMRI taskSubstance use disordersCannabis abstinenceCingulate cortexVentral striatumCannabis dependenceCannabis useContingency managementLess abstinenceAbstinenceHealthy individualsCannabisGreater activity