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
2014
Prospective Evaluation of Factors Predicting Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms Among Korean Americans
Kim SS, Fang H, McKee SA, Ziedonis D. Prospective Evaluation of Factors Predicting Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms Among Korean Americans. The Journal Of Smoking Cessation 2014, 11: 154-162. PMID: 26413165, PMCID: PMC4582669, DOI: 10.1017/jsc.2014.20.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMinnesota Nicotine Withdrawal ScaleKorean American smokersNicotine withdrawal symptomsWithdrawal symptomsMore withdrawal symptomsAmerican smokersGreater riskNicotine replacement therapySmoking cessation interventionCessation interventionsProspective evaluationReplacement therapyDisturbed sleepIntensive treatmentTwo-armWithdrawal ScaleAbstinence statusSymptomsWeekly assessmentsSmokersFirst weekWomenSmokingHigh rateWeeks
2013
Korean American Women′s Experiences with Smoking and Factors Associated with Their Quit Intentions
Kim SS, Kim S, Seward G, Fortuna L, McKee SA. Korean American Women′s Experiences with Smoking and Factors Associated with Their Quit Intentions. International Scholarly Research Notices 2013, 2013: 796570. PMID: 25938119, PMCID: PMC4392973, DOI: 10.1155/2013/796570.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNicotine withdrawal symptomsKorean American womenFear of disclosureLifetime smokersCulture-specific intervention strategiesWithdrawal symptomsLimited English proficiencySmokingWomen's experiencesHealth issuesLife stressorsIntervention strategiesAmerican womenQuit intentionsWomenMajor barrierSmokersPregnancySymptomsResearch design
2011
Effects of pregabalin on smoking behavior, withdrawal symptoms, and cognitive performance in smokers
Herman AI, Waters AJ, McKee SA, Sofuoglu M. Effects of pregabalin on smoking behavior, withdrawal symptoms, and cognitive performance in smokers. Psychopharmacology 2011, 220: 611-617. PMID: 21947318, PMCID: PMC3654651, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-011-2507-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPregabalin treatmentSmoking behaviorWithdrawal symptomsTreatment periodAd lib smoking behaviorCognitive performanceEffect of pregabalinTobacco withdrawal symptomsDays of treatmentPregabalin effectCrossover studyWashout periodNicotine withdrawalGABA neurotransmissionNicotine rewardSmoking periodTobacco withdrawalAbstinent smokersBrain glutamateClinical studiesNicotine addictionSmokersPregabalinConclusionsThese findingsGABA analogues
2010
Brain β2*-nicotinic acetylcholine receptor occupancy after use of a nicotine inhaler
Esterlis I, Mitsis EM, Batis JC, Bois F, Picciotto MR, Stiklus SM, Kloczynski T, Perry E, Seibyl JP, McKee S, Staley JK, Cosgrove KP. Brain β2*-nicotinic acetylcholine receptor occupancy after use of a nicotine inhaler. The International Journal Of Neuropsychopharmacology 2010, 14: 389-398. PMID: 21029513, PMCID: PMC3510008, DOI: 10.1017/s1461145710001227.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine inhalerWithdrawal symptomsReceptor occupancyTobacco smokingLow nicotine cigarettesAdministration of nicotineHigh receptor occupancyDoses of nicotineNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsInhaler useTobacco smokersBaseline scanRegular cigarettesInhalerConstant infusionAcetylcholine receptorsSPECT studiesCigarettesSymptomsBeta 2Significant decreaseNicotineSignificant differencesSmokingNAChRs
2009
Nicotine withdrawal in U.S. smokers with current mood, anxiety, alcohol use, and substance use disorders
Weinberger AH, Desai RA, McKee SA. Nicotine withdrawal in U.S. smokers with current mood, anxiety, alcohol use, and substance use disorders. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2009, 108: 7-12. PMID: 20006451, PMCID: PMC2835820, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2009.11.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance use disordersCurrent mood disorderAlcohol use disorderCo-morbid psychiatric disordersTobacco withdrawal symptomsWithdrawal symptomsPsychiatric disordersMood disordersUse disordersNicotine withdrawalAnxiety disordersCurrent Axis I disordersCurrent daily smokersCurrent psychiatric disorderAxis I DisordersMore withdrawal symptomsWithdrawal-related symptomsNational Epidemiologic SurveyLogistic regression modelsPrevent relapseDaily smokersI disordersU.S. smokersAxis ICurrent disorderGender Differences in Associations between Lifetime Alcohol, Depression, Panic Disorder, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Tobacco Withdrawal
Weinberger AH, Maciejewski PK, McKee SA, Reutenauer EL, Mazure CM. Gender Differences in Associations between Lifetime Alcohol, Depression, Panic Disorder, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Tobacco Withdrawal. American Journal On Addictions 2009, 18: 140-147. PMID: 19283566, PMCID: PMC2874459, DOI: 10.1080/10550490802544888.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol abuse/dependenceAbuse/dependenceMajor depressionWithdrawal symptomsPsychiatric statusSmoking relapsePanic disorderIndices of withdrawalStrong associationSmoking cessation interventionNational Comorbidity SurveyPosttraumatic stress disorderGender-specific effectsCessation interventionsNicotine withdrawalTobacco withdrawalRetrospective dataStress disorderLifetime alcoholLonger durationDepressionWithdrawalDisordersRelapseMultiple regression analysis
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
Subjective reactivity to the first cigarette of the day as a predictor of smoking relapse: A preliminary study
Toll BA, Schepis TS, O’Malley S, McKee SA, Krishnan-Sarin S. Subjective reactivity to the first cigarette of the day as a predictor of smoking relapse: A preliminary study. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2007, 89: 302-305. PMID: 17320313, PMCID: PMC2475673, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2007.01.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAffectAgedAntidepressive Agents, Second-GenerationBehavior TherapyBupropionCircadian RhythmDelayed-Action PreparationsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMotivationNicotineOutcome Assessment, Health CarePrognosisSecondary PreventionSmokingSmoking CessationSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeSurveys and QuestionnairesTobacco Use DisorderConceptsFirst cigaretteSmoking relapseEnd of treatmentCessation treatment outcomeInitial cigaretteWithdrawal symptomsClinical trialsQuit dayTreatment outcomesNovel predictorRelapseCigarettesPreliminary studyTime pointsGreater decreaseCravingSubjective responsesSubjective reactivityDaysFuture studiesSignificant changesWithdrawalPredictorsResponseBupropion