2017
Network Analysis of Intrinsic Functional Brain Connectivity in Male and Female Adult Smokers: A Preliminary Study
Maria M, Vanderweyen D, Camp C, Zhu X, McKee SA, Cosgrove KP, Hartwell KJ, Brady KT, Joseph JE. Network Analysis of Intrinsic Functional Brain Connectivity in Male and Female Adult Smokers: A Preliminary Study. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2017, 20: 810-818. PMID: 29059410, PMCID: PMC5991199, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntx206.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFemale smokersMale smokersAdult smokersNicotine dependenceSalience network regionsIntrinsic functional brain connectivityFemale adult smokersHigh nicotine dependenceEffects of nicotineAge-matched controlsGraph theory measuresFunctional brain connectivityIntrinsic functional connectivitySex differencesSmoking interventionsNucleus accumbensRight insulaSmokersBrain network communicationFunctional connectivityBrain connectivityBlood oxygenFunctional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) experimentsConnector hubsBrain networks
2016
Targeting the Brain Stress Systems for the Treatment of Tobacco/Nicotine Dependence: Translating Preclinical and Clinical Findings
Verplaetse TL, McKee SA. Targeting the Brain Stress Systems for the Treatment of Tobacco/Nicotine Dependence: Translating Preclinical and Clinical Findings. Current Addiction Reports 2016, 3: 314-322. PMID: 31275802, PMCID: PMC6609087, DOI: 10.1007/s40429-016-0115-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBrain stress systemsTobacco useNoradrenergic systemTreatment strategiesCorticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) systemTobacco/nicotine dependenceMajority of smokersNicotine-induced activationPotential treatment strategySmoking-related outcomesNicotine-motivated behaviorsLong-term abstinenceStress systemClinical findingsAdrenal axisTobacco dependencePreventable mortalityClinical investigationNicotine dependenceRecent FindingsOneTherapeutic benefitPharmacological agentsCRF systemDrug AdministrationSummaryThis review
2014
What is the evidence for hardening in the cigarette smoking population? Trends in nicotine dependence in the U.S., 2002–2012
Smith PH, Rose JS, Mazure CM, Giovino GA, McKee SA. What is the evidence for hardening in the cigarette smoking population? Trends in nicotine dependence in the U.S., 2002–2012. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2014, 142: 333-340. PMID: 25064023, PMCID: PMC4158455, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.07.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-income smokersNicotine dependenceCigarette smoking populationMiddle-aged smokersDependence severitySerious psychological distressNicotine dependence severitySocio-demographic factorsCurrent smokersCigarette smokingSmoking populationSmokersTobacco consumptionGreater severityDrug useSmokingStudy periodPsychological distressSeverityNational surveyWomen
2012
The relationship of major depressive disorder and gender to changes in smoking for current and former smokers: longitudinal evaluation in the US population
Weinberger AH, Pilver CE, Desai RA, Mazure CM, McKee SA. The relationship of major depressive disorder and gender to changes in smoking for current and former smokers: longitudinal evaluation in the US population. Addiction 2012, 107: 1847-1856. PMID: 22429388, PMCID: PMC3419319, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2012.03889.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCurrent major depressive disorderMajor depressive disorderFormer daily smokersDepressive disorderFormer smokersNational Epidemiologic SurveyDaily smokersWave 2Current daily smokersUnited States civilianWave 1Smoking statusNicotine dependenceSmoking relapseAlcohol abuseSmokersEpidemiologic SurveyDiagnosis interactionRespective diagnosisUS populationLongitudinal evaluationRelated conditionsSmokingLower likelihoodDistrict of ColumbiaSex‐specific differences in GABAA‐benzodiazepine receptor availability: relationship with sensitivity to pain and tobacco smoking craving
Esterlis I, McKee SA, Kirk K, Lee D, Bois F, Stiklus SM, Seibyl JP, Krishnan‐Sarin S, O'Malley SS, Staley JK, Cosgrove KP. Sex‐specific differences in GABAA‐benzodiazepine receptor availability: relationship with sensitivity to pain and tobacco smoking craving. Addiction Biology 2012, 18: 370-378. PMID: 22353491, PMCID: PMC3378766, DOI: 10.1111/j.1369-1600.2011.00403.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAffective SymptomsAnalysis of VarianceAnimalsBrainFemaleFlumazenilGABA ModulatorsHumansMaleMiddle AgedNicotinePain PerceptionReceptors, GABA-ASex CharacteristicsSmoking CessationSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeTobacco Use DisorderTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonYoung AdultConceptsMale smokersFemale smokersPain sensitivitySmoking interactionSmoking cravingBrain GABA levelsTobacco smoking behaviorSingle photon emissionPain symptomsLast cigaretteSmoking cessationGABA levelsSex-specific differencesTobacco smokeCigarette cravingNicotine dependenceBenzodiazepine receptorsSmokersSmoking behaviorReceptor availabilityBrain regionsCravingSex-specific regulationSignificant differencesSex differences
2011
The role of smoking expectancies in the relationship between PTSD symptoms and smoking behavior among women exposed to intimate partner violence
Ashare RL, Weinberger AH, McKee SA, Sullivan TP. The role of smoking expectancies in the relationship between PTSD symptoms and smoking behavior among women exposed to intimate partner violence. Addictive Behaviors 2011, 36: 1333-1336. PMID: 21849230, PMCID: PMC3179791, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2011.07.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine dependenceSmoking behaviorPTSD symptomsSmoking expectanciesIPV-exposed womenIntimate partner violencePTSD re-experiencing symptomsPublic health problemPTSD arousal symptomsHigh rateNegative health consequencesTobacco smokingPartner violencePTSD symptom clustersRe-experiencing symptomsHealth problemsSmokingSymptomsSymptom clustersHealth consequencesTreatment developmentCigarettesArousal symptomsWomenLast month
2010
Examining antidepressant drug response by smoking status: why is it important and how often is it done?
Weinberger AH, McKee SA, Picciotto MR, Mazure CM. Examining antidepressant drug response by smoking status: why is it important and how often is it done? Journal Of Psychopharmacology 2010, 25: 1269-1276. PMID: 21169392, PMCID: PMC3256572, DOI: 10.1177/0269881110389347.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking statusImpact of smokingEffect of smokingNeurobiology of depressionAntidepressant treatment outcomeAntidepressant drug responsePharmacological intervention studiesPharmacological trialsClinical trialsTreatment outcomesMEDLINE searchNicotine dependenceSmokingTargeted treatmentIntervention studiesTreatment studiesDrug responseDepressionOutcomesTreatment researchTrialsStatusTreatmentAntidepressantsPharmacotherapy
2009
Experimenting and daily smokers: Episodic patterns of alcohol and cigarette use
Harrison EL, Hinson RE, McKee SA. Experimenting and daily smokers: Episodic patterns of alcohol and cigarette use. Addictive Behaviors 2009, 34: 484-486. PMID: 19176271, PMCID: PMC2865434, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2008.12.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCigarette useEpisodic patternPatterns of alcoholBinge levelsConsumption of drinksSmoking historyCigarette smokingTobacco dependenceDaily smokersNicotine dependenceSmoking episodesConcurrent alcoholSmokersSmokingMore drinksAlcohol useGroup differencesDrinksTypical drinkingDrinkingTotal numberHoursSelf-reported pleasureCigarettesCollege-age sample
2008
Relationship of perceived risks of smoking cessation to symptoms of withdrawal, craving, and depression during short-term smoking abstinence
Weinberger AH, Krishnan-Sarin S, Mazure CM, McKee SA. Relationship of perceived risks of smoking cessation to symptoms of withdrawal, craving, and depression during short-term smoking abstinence. Addictive Behaviors 2008, 33: 960-963. PMID: 18384974, PMCID: PMC2442160, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2008.02.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsShort-term smoking abstinenceShort-term abstinenceSelf-reported experiencesExperienced withdrawal symptomsWithdrawal symptomsBehavioral interventionsSmoking cessationContingency managementCravingRisk beliefsSmoking abstinenceDaily smokersHigh levelsRelationship of riskRisk perceptionNicotine dependenceAbstinenceParticipantsCurrent studySymptoms of withdrawalDepressionBaseline smokingRisk groupsSymptomsRelationship
2007
Gender differences in the comorbidity of smoking behavior and major depression
Husky MM, Mazure CM, Paliwal P, McKee SA. Gender differences in the comorbidity of smoking behavior and major depression. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2007, 93: 176-179. PMID: 17850991, PMCID: PMC2247435, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2007.07.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMajor depressionPrior smokingSmoking behaviorPast depressionDSM-IV major depressionPrior major depressionLifetime major depressionNational Epidemiologic SurveySmoking statusCessation interventionsDaily smokingOdds ratioHigh riskNicotine dependenceSmoking relapseEpidemiologic SurveySmokingLogistic regressionRelated conditionsDepressionWomenAssociationGender differencesFunction of genderComorbidities
2006
Reliability of the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence, Minnesota Nicotine Withdrawal Scale, and Tiffany Questionnaire for Smoking Urges in Smokers with and without Schizophrenia
Weinberger AH, Reutenauer EL, Allen TM, Termine A, Vessicchio JC, Sacco KA, Easton CJ, McKee SA, George TP. Reliability of the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence, Minnesota Nicotine Withdrawal Scale, and Tiffany Questionnaire for Smoking Urges in Smokers with and without Schizophrenia. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2006, 86: 278-282. PMID: 16876968, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2006.06.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMinnesota Nicotine Withdrawal ScaleWithdrawal ScaleNicotine dependenceFagerström TestSmoking urgesDiagnostic groupsFactor 1Similar inclusion criteriaFactor 2Cotinine levelsInclusion criteriaSmoking measuresSmoking variablesSmokersCarbon monoxide levelsHigh carbon monoxide levelsNonpsychiatric smokersSchizophreniaTotal scoreTest-retest correlationsFTNDInternal consistencyFactor 1 scoresScoresQuestionnaire
2004
Gender effects of reported in utero tobacco exposure on smoking initiation, progression and nicotine dependence in adult offspring
Oncken C, McKee S, Krishnan-Sarin S, O'Malley S, Mazure C. Gender effects of reported in utero tobacco exposure on smoking initiation, progression and nicotine dependence in adult offspring. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2004, 6: 829-833. PMID: 15700918, DOI: 10.1080/1462220042000282555.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUtero tobacco exposureTobacco exposureNicotine dependenceCigarette useUtero exposureAdult treatment-seeking smokersDaily cigarette useTreatment-seeking smokersCurrent cigarette useAdult smokersInteraction of exposureAdult offspringTobacco experimentationUnexposed malesCigarette experimentationProgressionSmokersExposureDaily useAgeGenderMalesOpposite effectFemalesGender effects