Featured Publications
Distinct neural networks predict cocaine versus cannabis treatment outcomes
Lichenstein S, Kohler R, Ye F, Potenza M, Kiluk B, Yip S. Distinct neural networks predict cocaine versus cannabis treatment outcomes. Molecular Psychiatry 2023, 28: 3365-3372. PMID: 37308679, PMCID: PMC10713861, DOI: 10.1038/s41380-023-02120-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsConnectome-based predictive modelingCognitive behavior therapyCognitive behavioral therapySubstance use disordersCannabis abstinenceNeural mechanismsBehavior therapyDistinct neural networksComputer-based trainingCannabis use disorderFMRI scanningNeural predictorsStudy 1Study 2Treatment outcomesContingency managementPrior workComparison subjectsNetwork strengthUse disordersNovel treatment targetsAbstinenceIndependent samplesCocaine abstinenceTreatment responders
2019
Dissociable neural substrates of opioid and cocaine use identified via connectome-based modelling
Lichenstein SD, Scheinost D, Potenza MN, Carroll KM, Yip SW. Dissociable neural substrates of opioid and cocaine use identified via connectome-based modelling. Molecular Psychiatry 2019, 26: 4383-4393. PMID: 31719641, PMCID: PMC7214212, DOI: 10.1038/s41380-019-0586-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrain statesDissociable neural substratesMultiple brain statesSubstance use outcomesHealthy comparison subjectsWhole-brain approachFMRI scanningFrontoparietal networkNeural substratesSubstance use treatmentNeural mechanismsDifferent brain statesFurther clinical relevanceDefault modeFMRI dataSubject replicationTreatment approachesReduced connectivityUse outcomesComparison subjectsNetwork strengthUse disordersSensory networksTreatment respondersSensory connectivity
2017
Is Neural Processing of Negative Stimuli Altered in Addiction Independent of Drug Effects? Findings From Drug-Naïve Youth with Internet Gaming Disorder
Yip SW, Gross JJ, Chawla M, Ma SS, Shi XH, Liu L, Yao YW, Zhu L, Worhunsky PD, Zhang J. Is Neural Processing of Negative Stimuli Altered in Addiction Independent of Drug Effects? Findings From Drug-Naïve Youth with Internet Gaming Disorder. Neuropsychopharmacology 2017, 43: 1364-1372. PMID: 29154365, PMCID: PMC5916358, DOI: 10.1038/npp.2017.283.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug-naïve youthNeural processingEmotion regulationNegative affectGaming disorderGroup differencesEmotion regulation taskNegative affective cuesNegative affective stimuliLateral prefrontal cortexInternet gaming disorderAffective cuesAffective stimuliNegative stimuliFMRI scanningIndependent component analysisTask performanceMixed-effects ANOVASubstance use disordersNeural responsesRegulation taskAddictive behaviorsBehavioral addictionsPrefrontal cortexDrugs of abuse
2016
Intra-individual changes in Stroop-related activations linked to cigarette abstinence in adolescent tobacco smokers: Preliminary findings
Yip SW, Balodis IM, Carroll KM, Krishnan-Sarin S, Potenza MN. Intra-individual changes in Stroop-related activations linked to cigarette abstinence in adolescent tobacco smokers: Preliminary findings. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2016, 167: 182-189. PMID: 27567966, PMCID: PMC5082713, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2016.08.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFunctional magnetic resonance imagingCognitive control taskStroop task performanceAdolescent tobacco smokersMore effective treatment interventionsCessation treatmentIntra-individual changesEffective treatment interventionsSuccessful behavioral changeIndividual-level changeGroup-level changesCognitive efficiencyBrain mechanismsFMRI scanningTask performanceNeural mechanismsNeural responsesNeural activityFMRI dataControl taskStroopTreatment interventionsMain effectCigarette abstinenceOptimal treatment response