2024
The role of neurosteroids in posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder: A review of 10 years of clinical literature and treatment implications
Peltier M, Verplaetse T, Altemus M, Zakiniaeiz Y, Ralevski E, Mineur Y, Gueorguieva R, Picciotto M, Cosgrove K, Petrakis I, McKee S. The role of neurosteroids in posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder: A review of 10 years of clinical literature and treatment implications. Frontiers In Neuroendocrinology 2024, 73: 101119. PMID: 38184208, PMCID: PMC11185997, DOI: 10.1016/j.yfrne.2023.101119.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosttraumatic stress disorderAlcohol use disorderStress disorderContext of PTSDPTSD/AUDConcurrent posttraumatic stress disorderUnderlying neurobiological mechanismsUse disordersAlcohol-related variablesNeurobiological mechanismsPTSD diagnosisTreatment developmentTreatment implicationsBody of literatureNovel interventionsClinical literatureRole of neurosteroidsDisordersTreatment outcomesYears of researchAlcohol consumptionExogenous pregnenolonePharmacological treatmentBiological variablesAllopregnanolone
2015
Targeting the Noradrenergic System for Gender-Sensitive Medication Development for Tobacco Dependence
Verplaetse TL, Weinberger AH, Smith PH, Cosgrove KP, Mineur YS, Picciotto MR, Mazure CM, McKee SA. Targeting the Noradrenergic System for Gender-Sensitive Medication Development for Tobacco Dependence. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2015, 17: 486-495. PMID: 25762760, PMCID: PMC4432402, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntu280.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking cessationNoradrenergic systemClinical evidenceTobacco dependenceNoradrenergic activityMedication developmentPoor smoking cessation outcomesCause of morbiditySmoking cessation outcomesStress reactivitySex-specific mechanismsLower quit ratesNicotine-related reinforcementCurrent medicationsMedication effectivenessNicotine reinforcementCessation outcomesNoradrenergic agentsQuit ratesTreatment strategiesTobacco useNoradrenergic compoundsSmoking outcomesTreatment developmentWomen
2014
A behavioural smoking treatment based on perceived risks of quitting: A preliminary feasibility and acceptability study with female smokers
Weinberger AH, Pittman B, Mazure CM, McKee SA. A behavioural smoking treatment based on perceived risks of quitting: A preliminary feasibility and acceptability study with female smokers. Addiction Research & Theory 2014, 23: 108-114. PMID: 25904837, PMCID: PMC4402999, DOI: 10.3109/16066359.2014.933813.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFemale smokersPoint prevalence smoking abstinenceStage II clinical trialsEnd of treatmentDaily cigarette smokersTreatment development studyNovel behavioral treatmentPrimary outcomeCigarette smokersSmoking abstinenceSmoking interventionsClinical trialsMayo ClinicStandard counselingRisk counselingSmoking treatmentSmoking outcomesSmokersBehavioral treatmentManualized treatmentTreatment developmentAcceptability studyCounseling conditionMonthsGreater reduction
2012
Mood and smoking behavior: The role of expectancy accessibility and gender
Weinberger AH, McKee SA. Mood and smoking behavior: The role of expectancy accessibility and gender. Addictive Behaviors 2012, 37: 1349-1352. PMID: 22958868, PMCID: PMC3440619, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2012.07.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMood inductionExpectancy accessibilitySmoking behaviorSmoking expectanciesNegative reinforcement smoking expectanciesNegative mood inductionPositive mood inductionNegative reinforcement expectanciesMusical mood inductionRole of expectancySmoking-related beliefsSingle laboratory sessionInter-puff intervalLonger puff durationExpectancy endorsementGender-specific mechanismsNegative affectReinforcement expectanciesGender-specific factorsFemale smokersMore cigarettesSmoking topographyAdult smokersTreatment developmentRelationship of gender
2011
Gender Differences in Smoking Following an Implicit Mood Induction
Weinberger AH, McKee SA. Gender Differences in Smoking Following an Implicit Mood Induction. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2011, 14: 621-625. PMID: 21908458, PMCID: PMC3430446, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntr198.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNumber of cigarettesSmoking behaviorNegative mood inductionMood inductionFemale smokersNegative affectMood conditionGender differencesPositive mood inductionNeutral mood conditionAdult smokersSmoking maintenanceSmokersSmokingTreatment developmentMood manipulationNegative moodRole of genderInductionCigarettesLaboratory sessionsAffectDifferencesThe 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