2019
Prevalence and correlates of medical cannabis patients' use of cannabis for recreational purposes
Morean M, Lederman I. Prevalence and correlates of medical cannabis patients' use of cannabis for recreational purposes. Addictive Behaviors 2019, 93: 233-239. PMID: 30772776, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2019.02.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedical cannabisRecreational cannabisMental health conditionsLegal statusLegalized medical cannabisMC usersFeatures of MCHigh-risk populationState of residenceParticipating statesRegulatory effortsPrimary medical conditionPrevention/intervention effortsRates of misuseParticipant's state of residencePrescription medicationsTHC concentrationsHealth conditionsPatient useAnonymous surveyMedical authoritiesMedication usersPositive expectationsMedical conditionsCannabis
2018
Assessing nicotine dependence in adolescent E-cigarette users: The 4-item Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Nicotine Dependence Item Bank for electronic cigarettes
Morean ME, Krishnan-Sarin S, S O'Malley S. Assessing nicotine dependence in adolescent E-cigarette users: The 4-item Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Nicotine Dependence Item Bank for electronic cigarettes. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2018, 188: 60-63. PMID: 29753155, PMCID: PMC6983293, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2018.03.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsE-cigarette usersNicotine dependenceRisk factorsAdolescent e-cigarette usersE-cigarette useE-cigarette use onsetPotential risk factorsDependence symptomsNicotine dependence symptomsE-liquid usePast-month cigarette smokingNicotine e-liquidPast-month e-cigarette usersInternal consistencySchool-based surveyCigarette smokingSmoking cigarettesGood internal consistencyIndependent sample t-testCigarette dependenceAdolescent e-cigarette useE-cigarettesElectronic cigarettesUse onsetPROMIS
2017
Early age of e-cigarette use onset mediates the association between impulsivity and e-cigarette use frequency in youth
Bold KW, Morean ME, Kong G, Simon P, Camenga DR, Cavallo DA, Krishnan-Sarin S. Early age of e-cigarette use onset mediates the association between impulsivity and e-cigarette use frequency in youth. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2017, 181: 146-151. PMID: 29055268, PMCID: PMC5683935, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.09.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsE-cigarette useMore frequent e-cigarette useEarly ageFrequent e-cigarette useE-cigarette use onsetLong-term useE-cigarette initiationE-cigarette usersE-cigarette use frequencyE-cigarette interventionsBehavioral impulsivityRisk factorsEarly initiationUnknown health effectsDomains of impulsivityImpulsive youthE-cigarettesGreater riskPast month
2015
Differences in subjective response to alcohol by gender, family history, heavy episodic drinking, and cigarette use: refining and broadening the scope of measurement.
Morean M, Corbin W, Treat T. Differences in subjective response to alcohol by gender, family history, heavy episodic drinking, and cigarette use: refining and broadening the scope of measurement. Journal Of Studies On Alcohol And Drugs 2015, 76: 287-95. PMID: 25785804, PMCID: PMC5374480, DOI: 10.15288/jsad.2015.76.287.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcohol DrinkingAlcoholic IntoxicationAlcoholismArousalEthanolFemaleHumansMaleRisk FactorsYoung AdultConceptsSubjective response to alcoholSubjective Effects of Alcohol ScaleResponse to alcoholHigh arousalPlacebo-controlled alcohol administration studyFamily history of alcoholismEffects of Alcohol ScaleMultigroup confirmatory factor analysisAlcohol administration studyMean-level comparisonsCigarette smoking statusFamily historyHistory of alcoholismHeavy drinking statusConfirmatory factor analysisHeavy episodic drinkingDrinking statusSmoking statusAlcohol ScaleSubjective effectsHeavy episodic drinkersSimulated bar settingEpisodic drinkersScalar MIEpisodic drinking
2014
First Drink to First Drunk: Age of Onset and Delay to Intoxication Are Associated with Adolescent Alcohol Use and Binge Drinking
Morean ME, Kong G, Camenga DR, Cavallo DA, Connell C, Krishnan‐Sarin S. First Drink to First Drunk: Age of Onset and Delay to Intoxication Are Associated with Adolescent Alcohol Use and Binge Drinking. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2014, 38: 2615-2621. PMID: 25257574, PMCID: PMC4211959, DOI: 10.1111/acer.12526.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPsychometrically Improved, Abbreviated Versions of Three Classic Measures of Impulsivity and Self-Control
Morean ME, DeMartini KS, Leeman RF, Pearlson GD, Anticevic A, Krishnan-Sarin S, Krystal JH, O’Malley S. Psychometrically Improved, Abbreviated Versions of Three Classic Measures of Impulsivity and Self-Control. Psychological Assessment 2014, 26: 1003-1020. PMID: 24885848, PMCID: PMC4152397, DOI: 10.1037/pas0000003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrief Self-Control ScaleSelf-reported impulsivityBIS/BASTest-criterion relationshipsFactor structureImpulsivity measuresMeasurement invarianceSelf-report impulsivity measuresBarratt Impulsiveness Scale-11Self-Control ScaleScalar measurement invarianceLatent factor structureGood scale propertiesComprehensive psychometric evaluationReplicable factor structureDrinking/smokingConfirmatory factor analysisAbbreviated versionAlternative factor structuresBehavioral inhibitionActivation ScalesSelf-ControlBIS-11Substance use researchSmoking outcomes
2012
Age of First Use and Delay to First Intoxication in Relation to Trajectories of Heavy Drinking and Alcohol‐Related Problems During Emerging Adulthood
Morean M, Corbin W, Fromme K. Age of First Use and Delay to First Intoxication in Relation to Trajectories of Heavy Drinking and Alcohol‐Related Problems During Emerging Adulthood. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2012, 36: 1991-1999. PMID: 22897715, PMCID: PMC5777131, DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2012.01812.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFrequency of heavy drinkingSenior year of collegeAlcohol-related problemsHeavy drinkingYear of collegeEarly drinkingLatent growth curve modelingExperience of alcohol-related problemsPredictors of heavy drinkingTrajectories of heavy drinkingSenior year of high schoolAlcohol-related outcomesGrowth curve modelsSenior yearCross-cultural differencesYear of high schoolUnique varianceDrinking outcomesEmerging adulthoodCollege freshmenCurve modelBiannual assessmentsHigh schoolShort delayAssociated with increased frequency
2010
Subjective Response to Alcohol: A Critical Review of the Literature
Morean M, Corbin W. Subjective Response to Alcohol: A Critical Review of the Literature. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2010, 34: 385-395. PMID: 20028359, DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2009.01103.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol use disorderSubjective response to alcoholResponse to alcoholBlood alcohol curveSubjective responsesAlcohol effectsDevelopment of alcohol use disordersAlcohol’s positive effectsAlcohol challenge paradigmHigh-risk individualsAssessment of subjective responseChallenge paradigmNegative reinforcementAlcohol curveImpairing effectsUse disorderCognitive/behavioral impairmentDrinking behaviorAlcohol problemsGenetic influencesLaboratory-based researchPartial supportAlcohol usePlacebo-controlledSensitive to negative effects