2022
A novel human laboratory alcohol self-administration paradigm for medication screening: Modeling the ability to resist drinking and heavy drinking
McKee SA, Verplaetse TL. A novel human laboratory alcohol self-administration paradigm for medication screening: Modeling the ability to resist drinking and heavy drinking. Drug And Alcohol Dependence Reports 2022, 4: 100085. PMID: 36120181, PMCID: PMC9481061, DOI: 10.1016/j.dadr.2022.100085.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlcohol use disorderAlcohol self-administration paradigmSelf-administration paradigmHeavy drinkingAlcohol consumptionMore alcoholAd libitum alcohol consumptionBlood alcohol levelsCross-over designPercent of participantsPreferred alcoholic beverageSelf-administration modelAlcoholic beveragesMedication screeningMedication signalsUse disordersAlcohol levelsGreater cravingFirst drinkDrinkingStress imageryParticipants
2020
A Critical Review of Alcohol Administration Guidelines in Laboratory Medication Screening Research: Is It Time to Include Treatment Seekers?
Roberts W, Verplaetse TL, Ramchandani VA, McKee SA. A Critical Review of Alcohol Administration Guidelines in Laboratory Medication Screening Research: Is It Time to Include Treatment Seekers? Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2020, 45: 15-24. PMID: 33190310, PMCID: PMC7855436, DOI: 10.1111/acer.14514.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman laboratory studiesTreatment seekersNontreatment seekersExpensive clinical trialsPatient populationAlcohol administrationClinical trialsMedication effectsClinical conditionsMedication developmentMedicationsHeavy drinkersMedication experimentsLaboratory screeningClinical realityAdministration guidelinesScreening researchDevelopment pipelineLaboratory studiesRiskGuidelinesParticipantsPharmacotherapyPopulationEthical guidelines
2018
A preliminary investigation into the effects of doxazosin on cognitive functioning in tobacco‐deprived and ‐satiated smokers
Roberts W, Verplaetse TL, Moore KE, Oberleitner LM, McKee SA. A preliminary investigation into the effects of doxazosin on cognitive functioning in tobacco‐deprived and ‐satiated smokers. Human Psychopharmacology Clinical And Experimental 2018, 33: e2660. PMID: 29878501, PMCID: PMC5995328, DOI: 10.1002/hup.2660.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContinuous performance taskInhibitory controlCognitive functioningPerformance taskTobacco withdrawalEffects of doxazosinSustained attentionCognitive performanceWithdrawal symptomsCognitive AssessmentSmoking outcomesMost measuresSelf-reported withdrawal symptomsReaction timeTaskParticipantsFunctioningPredrug levelsΑ1 antagonistTitration periodGreater improvementDoxazosinSmokingSymptomsPreliminary investigation
2017
Positive and Negative Religious/Spiritual Coping and Combat Exposure as Predictors of Posttraumatic Stress and Perceived Growth in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans
Park CL, Smith PH, Lee SY, Mazure CM, McKee SA, Hoff R. Positive and Negative Religious/Spiritual Coping and Combat Exposure as Predictors of Posttraumatic Stress and Perceived Growth in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans. Psychology Of Religion And Spirituality 2017, 9: 13-20. PMID: 28217246, PMCID: PMC5310632, DOI: 10.1037/rel0000086.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCombat exposureHigh combat exposurePTSD symptomatologyPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomsHigh PTSD symptomatologyReligious/Spiritual CopingHigher PTSDPosttraumatic stressPosttraumatic growthPTSD symptomsPerceived GrowthDisorder symptomsModerator effectsCopingSpiritual copingAfghanistan veteransPTSDHypothesized directionVeteransSurvey of experiencesSymptomatologyPPTgParticipantsSymptomsPredictors
2012
Effects of Varenicline and Bupropion on Cognitive Processes Among Nicotine-Deprived Smokers
Ashare RL, McKee SA. Effects of Varenicline and Bupropion on Cognitive Processes Among Nicotine-Deprived Smokers. Experimental And Clinical Psychopharmacology 2012, 20: 63-70. PMID: 21942262, PMCID: PMC3640636, DOI: 10.1037/a0025594.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine deprivationCognitive processesMeasures of attentionNicotine-deprived smokersMeasures of cravingEffects of vareniclineNegative affectOvernight abstinenceCurrent data highlightMemoryReduced accuracyDaily smokersCurrent sampleDifficulty concentratingLaboratory sessionsEffects of bupropionFuture researchReaction timeSex differencesRecent researchAbstinence ratesDeficitsNew pharmacological treatmentsParticipantsSmoking cessation
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 groupsSymptomsRelationshipCigarette Smoking and Intimate Partner Violence Among Men Referred to Substance Abuse Treatment
Easton CJ, Weinberger AH, McKee SA. Cigarette Smoking and Intimate Partner Violence Among Men Referred to Substance Abuse Treatment. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2008, 34: 39-46. PMID: 18161642, DOI: 10.1080/00952990701522682.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCigarette smokingSubstance abuse treatmentDaily smokersIntimate partner violenceAbuse treatmentNon-daily smokersCurrent cigarette smokingDaily cigarette smokingAlcohol dependent offendersAlcohol-dependent menAntisocial personality disorderPartner violenceASI alcoholDependent menSmokersSmokingAlcohol useDependent offendersMore daysPersonality disorderMore participantsTreatmentMenDaysParticipants
2006
Contingency Management for Smoking Cessation in Adolescent Smokers
Krishnan-Sarin S, Duhig AM, McKee SA, McMahon TJ, Liss T, McFetridge A, Cavallo DA. Contingency Management for Smoking Cessation in Adolescent Smokers. Experimental And Clinical Psychopharmacology 2006, 14: 306-310. PMID: 16893273, DOI: 10.1037/1064-1297.14.3.306.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyAdolescent smokersSchool-based smoking cessation programUrine cotinine levelsMonths of treatmentWeekly cognitive behavioral therapySmoking cessation programCBT alone groupCotinine levelsCessation programsContingency management proceduresBiochemical verificationPilot studyDaily appointmentsWeeksContingency managementAbstinenceCessationSmokersAdolescentsGroupReset contingencyParticipantsTherapyMonthsSmoking for weight control: Effect of priming for body image in female restrained eaters
McKee SA, Nhean S, Hinson RE, Mase T. Smoking for weight control: Effect of priming for body image in female restrained eaters. Addictive Behaviors 2006, 31: 2319-2323. PMID: 16567057, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2006.02.014.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Do Daily Interactive Voice Response Reports of Smoking Behavior Correspond With Retrospective Reports?
Toll BA, Cooney NL, McKee SA, O'Malley SS. Do Daily Interactive Voice Response Reports of Smoking Behavior Correspond With Retrospective Reports? Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2005, 19: 291-295. PMID: 16187808, PMCID: PMC2527779, DOI: 10.1037/0893-164x.19.3.291.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCigarette consumptionSmoking cessation clinical trialTimeline follow-back methodCessation clinical trialSmoking cessation trialCessation trialClinical trialsInteractive voice response systemSmoking behaviorCigarette useVoice response systemTLFBRetrospective reportsTrialsReportIVR systemEntire sampleParticipantsDaily reportsSmokingCompliancePerceived risks and benefits of smoking cessation: Gender-specific predictors of motivation and treatment outcome
McKee SA, O'Malley SS, Salovey P, Krishnan-Sarin S, Mazure CM. Perceived risks and benefits of smoking cessation: Gender-specific predictors of motivation and treatment outcome. Addictive Behaviors 2005, 30: 423-435. PMID: 15718060, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2004.05.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPretreatment motivationTreatment-seeking smokersSelf-report instrumentGood psychometric propertiesSmoking cessationGender-specific predictorsTreatment outcomesSmoking cessation trialLikelihood ratingsBehavioral intentionsPsychometric propertiesMotivationIntervention strategiesCessation trialGender differencesPublic education campaignsPrimary aimStrong associationBeliefsParticipantsRatingsIntentionOutcomesSubsampleEducation campaigns
2004
Accessibility of alcohol expectancies from memory: impact of mood and motives in college student drinkers.
Goldstein AL, Wall AM, McKee SA, Hinson RE. Accessibility of alcohol expectancies from memory: impact of mood and motives in college student drinkers. Journal Of Studies On Alcohol And Drugs 2004, 65: 95-104. PMID: 15000508, DOI: 10.15288/jsa.2004.65.95.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol outcome expectanciesPositive emotional functioningMood statesMusical mood induction procedureAlcohol-related cuesMood induction procedureImpact of moodCollege student drinkersAssociative memory networkImplicit primesNeutral moodPositive moodAlcohol expectanciesMood conditionDrinking motivesOutcome expectanciesEmotional functioningStudent drinkersMemory networkMoodUndergraduate studentsSignificant predictorsExpectancyParticipantsTension reduction
2003
Effects of an Implicit Mood Prime on the Accessibility of Smoking Expectancies in College Women
McKee SA, Wall AM, Hinson RE, Goldstein A, Bissonnette M. Effects of an Implicit Mood Prime on the Accessibility of Smoking Expectancies in College Women. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2003, 17: 219-225. PMID: 14498816, DOI: 10.1037/0893-164x.17.3.219.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking expectanciesNegative reinforcementNegative reinforcement expectanciesMusical mood inductionMusic control conditionMemory-based modelsSituational specificity hypothesisMood inductionReinforcement expectanciesPositive reinforcementCollege womenControl conditionSmoking behaviorAffectExpectancyPrimesStimuliReinforcementParticipantsSmokersExpectationsHypothesis