2023
Progesterone Attenuates the Stress Response in Individuals with Alcohol Dependence and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – A Pilot Study
Ralevski E, Newcomb J, Pisani E, DeNegre D, Peltier M, Jane J, Yoon G, Petrakis I. Progesterone Attenuates the Stress Response in Individuals with Alcohol Dependence and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – A Pilot Study. Journal Of Dual Diagnosis 2023, 20: 39-51. PMID: 38147491, PMCID: PMC11214330, DOI: 10.1080/15504263.2023.2294989.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlcohol use disorderStress-induced cravingCognitive performanceNegative affectNeutral scriptsStress disorderPost-traumatic stress disorderComorbid alcohol use disorderTraumatic Stress DisorderMeasures of cravingCurrent alcohol use disorderPositive emotionsTrauma scriptsPhysiological measuresCravingStress-induced symptomsTest sessionsPTSDAnxietyAffectUse disordersLaboratory sessionsCocaine dependenceAlcohol dependenceIndividuals
2012
Nicotine related brain activity: The influence of smoking history and blood nicotine levels, an exploratory study
Yamamoto RT, Rohan ML, Goletiani N, Olson D, Peltier M, Renshaw PF, Mello NK. Nicotine related brain activity: The influence of smoking history and blood nicotine levels, an exploratory study. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2012, 129: 137-144. PMID: 23117126, PMCID: PMC3582808, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2012.10.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerum nicotine levelsNicotine levelsIntravenous nicotinePharmacological magnetic resonance imagingBrain activityTime courseNicotine-dependent menBlood nicotine levelsGreater lifetime exposureMagnetic resonance imagingNeuro-adaptationsDistinctive activation patternsPack yearsCigarette smokingDrug exposureLifetime exposureResonance imagingDifferent visitsNicotineActivation patternsNeural activityBrain responsesSalinePhysiological measuresExposure