2016
Assessment of pain in adolescents: Influence of gender, smoking status and tobacco abstinence
Bagot KS, Wu R, Cavallo D, Krishnan-Sarin S. Assessment of pain in adolescents: Influence of gender, smoking status and tobacco abstinence. Addictive Behaviors 2016, 67: 79-85. PMID: 28061378, PMCID: PMC5965278, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2016.12.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower pain toleranceMale smokersFemale nonsmokersPain thresholdFemale smokersPain toleranceCold pressor taskMinimal deprivationAcute smoking abstinenceLower pain thresholdPain-related factorsHigher pain intensityAssessment of painEffect of painPain 15Pain intensitySmoking statusMale nonsmokersPain responseSmoking deprivationSubjective painSmoking abstinenceTobacco abstinenceAdolescent smokersNonsmokers
2015
Predicting Initiation of Smoking Cessation Treatment and Outcome among Adolescents Using Stressful Life Events and Coping Style
Schepis TS, Cavallo DA, Kong G, Liss T, Liss A, Krishnan-Sarin S. Predicting Initiation of Smoking Cessation Treatment and Outcome among Adolescents Using Stressful Life Events and Coping Style. Substance Abuse 2015, 36: 478-485. PMID: 25424569, PMCID: PMC5507612, DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2014.983585.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelf-control resourcesLife event stressorsBehavioral copingLife eventsAbstinence statusHelpless copingCessation treatmentContingency managementStressful life eventsSupport copingAvoidant copingCBT treatmentBehavior useCoping stylesTotal life eventsAdolescent smokersTreatment abstinenceAdolescent smokingCopingPsychosocial characteristicsCessation outcomesGreater useQuit attemptsTreatment initiationAbstinenceRe-training automatic action tendencies to approach cigarettes among adolescent smokers: a pilot study
Kong G, Larsen H, Cavallo DA, Becker D, Cousijn J, Salemink E, D’Escury-Koenigs A, Morean ME, Wiers RW, Krishnan-Sarin S. Re-training automatic action tendencies to approach cigarettes among adolescent smokers: a pilot study. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2015, 41: 425-432. PMID: 26186485, PMCID: PMC4561007, DOI: 10.3109/00952990.2015.1049492.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive bias modificationCognitive behavioral therapyApproach biasesAdolescent smokersAction tendenciesAutomatic action tendenciesSeven-day point prevalence abstinenceSmoking cessation outcomesApproach biasBias modificationAvoidance biasesSmoking stimuliComputerized tasksBehavioral therapyPoint prevalence abstinenceTreatment conditionsSham trainingSham conditionCessation outcomesFuture researchBiasesCBM approachPilot studyLarge sampleAdolescents
2014
Contingency management improves smoking cessation treatment outcomes among highly impulsive adolescent smokers relative to cognitive behavioral therapy
Morean ME, Kong G, Camenga DR, Cavallo DA, Carroll KM, Pittman B, Krishnan-Sarin S. Contingency management improves smoking cessation treatment outcomes among highly impulsive adolescent smokers relative to cognitive behavioral therapy. Addictive Behaviors 2014, 42: 86-90. PMID: 25462659, PMCID: PMC4285343, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2014.11.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyImpulsive adolescentsAdolescent smokersContingency managementBehavioral therapyPoint prevalence abstinenceSelf-reported abstinenceEfficacy of CBTInteraction of impulsivitySelf-reported impulsivityBarratt Impulsiveness ScalePercent days abstinentSelf-reported abstinence ratesCessation treatment outcomeSmoking cessation trialImpulsiveness ScaleDays abstinentSignificant deficitsLinear modelingAdolescentsEOT abstinenceTreatment outcomesImpulsivityTeen smokersCessation trialImplicit Motivational Processes Underlying Smoking in American and Dutch Adolescents
Larsen H, Kong G, Becker D, Cousijn J, Boendermaker W, Cavallo D, Krishnan-Sarin S, Wiers R. Implicit Motivational Processes Underlying Smoking in American and Dutch Adolescents. Frontiers In Psychiatry 2014, 5: 51. PMID: 24904435, PMCID: PMC4032927, DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2014.00051.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCognitive biasesDutch adolescentsAttentional biasInhibition skillsAmerican adolescentsNicotine dependenceBalloon Analogue Risk TaskApproach-avoidance biasEmotional Stroop taskStronger attentional biasImplicit Association TaskApproach-avoidance taskDrug-related stimuliGroup of smokersAvoidance biasGreater nicotine dependenceStroop taskMotivational processesNeutral stimuliRelative predictive valueAssociation taskNon-smoking adolescentsRisk TaskAdolescent smokersDaily cigarette use
2013
An exploratory randomized controlled trial of a novel high-school-based smoking cessation intervention for adolescent smokers using abstinence–contingent incentives and cognitive behavioral therapy
Krishnan-Sarin S, Cavallo DA, Cooney JL, Schepis TS, Kong G, Liss TB, Liss AK, McMahon TJ, Nich C, Babuscio T, Rounsaville BJ, Carroll KM. An exploratory randomized controlled trial of a novel high-school-based smoking cessation intervention for adolescent smokers using abstinence–contingent incentives and cognitive behavioral therapy. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2013, 132: 346-351. PMID: 23523130, PMCID: PMC3748248, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2013.03.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking cessation interventionCognitive behavioral therapyAbstinence-contingent incentivesAdolescent smokersCessation interventionsBehavioral therapyCigarette useEffective smoking cessation interventionsUrine cotinine levelsPoint prevalence abstinenceShort-term abstinenceSecondary outcomesCotinine levelsPrimary outcomeCessation treatmentCessation barriersCessation skillsFirst cigaretteFollow-upSmokersHigher abstinenceSurvival analysisNovel interventionsFour weeksHigh school
2011
Targeted Smoking Cessation Messages for Adolescents
Latimer AE, Krishnan-Sarin S, Cavallo DA, Duhig A, Salovey P, O'Malley SA. Targeted Smoking Cessation Messages for Adolescents. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2011, 50: 47-53. PMID: 22188833, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2011.04.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking cessation messagesCessation messagesAdolescent smokersLoss-framed informationGain-framed messagesLoss-framed messagesShort-term health consequencesMessage preferencesQuasi-experimental crossover designHealth consequencesLong-term health consequencesCopy testAdolescents' preferencesMessage framesFormative evaluationAdolescentsPositive attitudesMessage contentCrossover designMost participantsStudy findingsPresentation approachSmokersImportant implicationsVideo
2010
Preliminary Examination of Adolescent Spending in a Contingency Management-Based Smoking-Cessation Program
Cavallo DA, Nich C, Schepis TS, Smith AE, Liss TB, McFetridge AK, Krishnan-Sarin S. Preliminary Examination of Adolescent Spending in a Contingency Management-Based Smoking-Cessation Program. Journal Of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse 2010, 19: 335-342. PMID: 20802850, PMCID: PMC2928574, DOI: 10.1080/1067828x.2010.502498.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNicotine dependence severity as a cross-sectional predictor of alcohol-related problems in a sample of adolescent smokers
Leeman RF, Schepis TS, Cavallo DA, McFetridge AK, Liss TB, Krishnan-Sarin S. Nicotine dependence severity as a cross-sectional predictor of alcohol-related problems in a sample of adolescent smokers. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2010, 12: 521-524. PMID: 20231243, PMCID: PMC2861884, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntq024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol-related problemsCross-sectional predictorsAdolescent smokersNicotine dependence severityND severityDependence severityClinical trialsHierarchical multiple regressionSmoking cessation clinical trialSmoking-related variablesFagerström Tolerance QuestionnaireCessation clinical trialKey demographicsAlcohol involvementCigarette smokingClinical indicatorsAlcohol useNegative consequencesTolerance QuestionnaireAlcohol consumptionAdolescentsSmokersMultiple regressionSeverityCross-sectional model
2008
Contingency management for smoking cessation: enhancing feasibility through use of immunoassay test strips measuring cotinine.
Schepis TS, Duhig AM, Liss T, McFetridge A, Wu R, Cavallo DA, Dahl T, Jatlow P, Krishnan-Sarin S. Contingency management for smoking cessation: enhancing feasibility through use of immunoassay test strips measuring cotinine. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2008, 10: 1495-501. PMID: 19023841, PMCID: PMC3679884, DOI: 10.1080/14622200802323209.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContingency managementAdolescent smokersTreatment-seeking adultsQuit attemptsSmoking cessationUse of cotinineUrinary cotinineBehavioral interventionsIntervention programsImmunoassay test stripUrinary cotinine levelsAbstinenceMultiple daily measurementsObjective indicatorsDaily appointmentsCotinine levelsCotinineImmunoassay testingGood markerAdultsBreath COVariety of substancesInterventionCessationSmokersPreliminary Examination of Tobacco Withdrawal in Adolescent Smokers During Smoking Cessation Treatment
Smith AE, Cavallo DA, McFetridge A, Liss T, Krishnan-Sarin S. Preliminary Examination of Tobacco Withdrawal in Adolescent Smokers During Smoking Cessation Treatment. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2008, 10: 1253-1259. PMID: 18629736, PMCID: PMC3777831, DOI: 10.1080/14622200802219357.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTobacco withdrawal symptomsWithdrawal symptomsAdolescent smokersSmoking cessation treatmentCourse of symptomsCourse of treatmentImplementation of treatmentCessation treatmentCessation interventionsProspective studyTobacco withdrawalQuit dayAdult smokersNicotine dependenceSmokersSymptomsSmokingTreatmentWeeksBoysGirlsSubsequent declineCourseExacerbationRelapseEffects of Acute Tobacco Abstinence in Adolescent Smokers Compared with Nonsmokers
Smith AE, Cavallo DA, Dahl T, Wu R, George TP, Krishnan-Sarin S. Effects of Acute Tobacco Abstinence in Adolescent Smokers Compared with Nonsmokers. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2008, 43: 46-54. PMID: 18565437, PMCID: PMC2527725, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2007.12.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdolescent smokersInitiation of abstinenceMood symptomsAcute tobacco abstinenceNicotine withdrawal symptomsNegative mood symptomsAbstinence-induced changesHours of abstinenceCigarette smokingNicotine withdrawalWithdrawal symptomsDaily smokingTobacco abstinenceAdult smokersTobacco useInpatient sessionsSmokersSimilar subjective effectsNonsmokersAbstinence effectsSymptomsAbstinence periodAdolescent nonsmokersMood changesProlonged abstinence
2007
Combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Contingency Management for Smoking Cessation in Adolescent Smokers: A Preliminary Comparison of Two Different CBT Formats
Cavallo DA, Cooney JL, Duhig AM, Smith AE, Liss TB, McFetridge AK, Babuscio T, Nich C, Carroll KM, Rounsaville BJ, Krishnan‐Sarin S. Combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Contingency Management for Smoking Cessation in Adolescent Smokers: A Preliminary Comparison of Two Different CBT Formats. American Journal On Addictions 2007, 16: 468-474. PMID: 18058412, PMCID: PMC3677716, DOI: 10.1080/10550490701641173.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyAdolescent smokersContingency managementBehavioral therapySchool-based smoking cessation programBrief behavioral interventionPercent days abstinentCBT conditionWeekly versionCBT groupCBT formatBehavioral interventionsDays abstinentSmoking cessation programWeekly formatTreatment abstinence ratesAbstinence ratesCessation programsMore participantsOptimal formatFour weeksSmokersPilot studyAbstinentTherapy
2006
Behavioral impulsivity predicts treatment outcome in a smoking cessation program for adolescent smokers
Krishnan-Sarin S, Reynolds B, Duhig AM, Smith A, Liss T, McFetridge A, Cavallo DA, Carroll KM, Potenza MN. Behavioral impulsivity predicts treatment outcome in a smoking cessation program for adolescent smokers. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2006, 88: 79-82. PMID: 17049754, PMCID: PMC1868698, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2006.09.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdolescent smokersBehavioral measuresMore commission errorsSmoking cessation programSpecific behavioral measuresCognitive behavioral therapyBehavioral impulsivityCessation programsAbstinent adolescentsBehavioral therapyMonetary rewardsCommission errorsImpulsivityContingency managementGroup differencesAdolescentsHigh schoolAbstinenceTreatment outcomesFour-week studyMeasuresRewardTreatment onsetParticipantsSmokersContingency 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 contingencyParticipantsTherapyMonthsGender and weight concerns in adolescent smokers
Cavallo DA, Duhig AM, McKee S, Krishnan-Sarin S. Gender and weight concerns in adolescent smokers. Addictive Behaviors 2006, 31: 2140-2146. PMID: 16567058, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2006.02.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexAdolescent smokersWeight concernsSmoking-specific weight concernsYears of smokingDaily cigarette useSmoking controls weightAdolescent daily smokersMass indexMore cigarettesDaily smokersSmokingCigarette useImportant gender differencesSmokersInfluence of genderCigarettesMalesGender differencesSignificant relationshipFemalesGenderControl weightWeight
2005
Daily patterns of alcohol, cigarette, and marijuana use in adolescent smokers and nonsmokers
Duhig AM, Cavallo DA, McKee SA, George TP, Krishnan-Sarin S. Daily patterns of alcohol, cigarette, and marijuana use in adolescent smokers and nonsmokers. Addictive Behaviors 2005, 30: 271-283. PMID: 15621398, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2004.05.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFrequent daily useAdolescent smokersMarijuana useAdolescent cigarette smokersDaily usePatterns of alcoholMale smokersCigarette smokersSmokersClinical interventionsNonsmokersFuture researchPast monthMarijuanaMore daysSame dayCigarettesSignificant differencesOne-fifthDaily use patternsDaysMonths