2019
Influence of combined treatment with naltrexone and memantine on alcohol drinking behaviors: a phase II randomized crossover trial
Krishnan-Sarin S, O’Malley S, Franco N, Cavallo DA, Tetrault JM, Shi J, Gueorguieva R, Pittman B, Krystal JH. Influence of combined treatment with naltrexone and memantine on alcohol drinking behaviors: a phase II randomized crossover trial. Neuropsychopharmacology 2019, 45: 319-326. PMID: 31590179, PMCID: PMC6901445, DOI: 10.1038/s41386-019-0536-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol drinking behaviorFirst treatment periodTreatment periodNumber of drinksCrossover trialDrinking behaviorEfficacy of naltrexoneOpioid antagonist naltrexoneNMDA antagonist memantinePositive family historyDay treatment periodSelf-administration periodAlcohol-induced stimulationAd lib accessMemantine treatmentAntagonist naltrexoneOpioid systemFamily historyNTXPriming drinkMemantineNaltrexoneAlcohol cravingHeavy drinkersAlcohol dependence
2018
Pilot investigation of the effect of carvedilol on stress-precipitated smoking-lapse behavior
Verplaetse TL, Weinberger AH, Ashare RL, Pittman BP, Shi JM, Tetrault JM, Lavery M, McKee SA. Pilot investigation of the effect of carvedilol on stress-precipitated smoking-lapse behavior. Journal Of Psychopharmacology 2018, 32: 1003-1009. PMID: 29692206, PMCID: PMC6258014, DOI: 10.1177/0269881118767647.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffects of carvedilolSmoking lapse behaviorAdrenergic antagonistsTobacco cravingSmoking outcomesPhysiologic reactivitySystolic blood pressureNumber of cigarettesNicotine-motivated behaviors× time effectSelf-administration periodEffects of α1Human laboratory modelNicotine-deprived smokersPlacebo groupBlood pressureAdrenergic antagonismMedication conditionClinical indicationsNoradrenergic systemSubsequent smokingHeart rateProperties of drugsSmokingCarvedilol
2016
Effect of Lowering the Dose of Varenicline on Alcohol Self-administration in Drinkers With Alcohol Use Disorders
Verplaetse TL, Pittman BP, Shi JM, Tetrault JM, Coppola S, McKee SA. Effect of Lowering the Dose of Varenicline on Alcohol Self-administration in Drinkers With Alcohol Use Disorders. Journal Of Addiction Medicine 2016, 10: 166-173. PMID: 27159341, PMCID: PMC4880525, DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000000208.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol use disorderEffects of vareniclineAlcohol consumptionUse disordersVarenicline doseD dosePlasma levelsDose of vareniclineDoses of vareniclineFrequency of insomniaPlacebo-controlled investigationHigher plasma levelsDose of alcoholAlcohol Self-AdministrationSelf-administration periodMedication pretreatmentAdverse eventsEdition criteriaVareniclineLow doseSide effectsAlcohol cravingMeeting criteriaPhysiologic responsesAlcohol-related outcomes
2013
A preliminary study on the effect of combined nicotine replacement therapy on alcohol responses and alcohol self‐administration
Udo T, Harrison EL, Shi J, Tetrault J, McKee SA. A preliminary study on the effect of combined nicotine replacement therapy on alcohol responses and alcohol self‐administration. American Journal On Addictions 2013, 22: 590-597. PMID: 24131167, PMCID: PMC3934424, DOI: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2013.12014.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelf-administration periodNicotine nasal sprayHeavy drinking smokersNasal sprayNicotine patchAlcohol responsesPriming drinkSerum nicotine levelsPlacebo-controlled studyNicotine replacement therapySubjective alcohol responsesPositive subjective responsesNumber of drinksPlacebo administrationReplacement therapyPriming doseSmoking relapseAlcohol consumptionPlacebo conditionPatch applicationNicotine levelsClinical settingPilot studySmokersSubjective responses
2009
Varenicline Reduces Alcohol Self-Administration in Heavy-Drinking Smokers
McKee SA, Harrison EL, O'Malley SS, Krishnan-Sarin S, Shi J, Tetrault JM, Picciotto MR, Petrakis IL, Estevez N, Balchunas E. Varenicline Reduces Alcohol Self-Administration in Heavy-Drinking Smokers. Biological Psychiatry 2009, 66: 185-190. PMID: 19249750, PMCID: PMC2863311, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2009.01.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeavy drinking smokersSelf-administration periodAlcohol consumptionPartial nicotinic agonistPlacebo-controlled investigationEffects of vareniclineReduced ethanol intakeAlcohol Self-AdministrationAlcohol use disorderNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsMedication pretreatmentAdverse eventsNumber of drinksPreclinical evidenceAdditional drinkEthanol intakeTobacco dependenceDaily smokersPriming doseVareniclineComorbid disordersNicotinic agonistsUse disordersPriming drinkPotential treatment