2024
Substance use patterns, quantities, and associated risk factors in women with polysubstance misuse
Fogelman N, Tate M, Wemm S, Sullivan L, Hart R, Vacey E, Fox H, Sinha R. Substance use patterns, quantities, and associated risk factors in women with polysubstance misuse. Addiction Biology 2024, 29: 10.1111/adb.13390. PMID: 38619491, PMCID: PMC11017971, DOI: 10.1111/adb.13390.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolysubstance useDepressive symptomsSubstance use patternsDrug cravingRisk factorsPatterns of polysubstance useSingle substance useAssociated with polysubstance usePlacebo-controlled studyHigher cravingGuanfacine treatmentCross-sectional observational studyPolysubstance use patternsCraving managementLife eventsCravingPolysubstance misuseSubstance useOpioid amountsPain ratingsStress/traumaObservational studyAnxietyPainPolysubstance
2020
Moderation of Prazosin’s Efficacy by Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
Sinha R, Wemm S, Fogelman N, Milivojevic V, Morgan PM, Angarita GA, Hermes G, Fox HC. Moderation of Prazosin’s Efficacy by Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms. American Journal Of Psychiatry 2020, 178: 447-458. PMID: 33207935, PMCID: PMC8119326, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2020.20050609.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic alpha-1 Receptor AntagonistsAdultAlcohol AbstinenceAlcoholismAnxietyCentral Nervous System DepressantsCounselingCravingDepressionDouble-Blind MethodEthanolFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrazosinProof of Concept StudySelf-Help GroupsSleep Wake DisordersSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeTreatment OutcomeConceptsAlcohol withdrawal symptomsHeavy drinking daysAlcohol use disorderDrinks/dayWithdrawal symptomsDrinking daysSecondary outcomesPrazosin efficacyAlcohol cravingSelf-reported drinking daysTreatment of AUDEfficacy of prazosinWithdrawal symptom scoresPoor treatment outcomesGlobal disease burdenCurrent alcohol dependencePrimary outcomeTreat analysisAlcohol use outcomesAlcohol intakeSymptom scoresWeek 12Prognostic indicatorDisease burdenSleep disturbances
2010
The role of DHEA in relation to problem solving and academic performance
Wemm S, Koone T, Blough ER, Mewaldt S, Bardi M. The role of DHEA in relation to problem solving and academic performance. Biological Psychology 2010, 85: 53-61. PMID: 20562010, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsycho.2010.05.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGrade point averageAmerican College Testing (ACT) scoresCurrent grade point averageSets of anagramsTask demandsBehavioral tasksBehavioral flexibilityAcademic achievementMood disturbanceAcademic performanceProblem solvingCollege studentsPhysiological neuroprotectionPoint averageBehavioral responsesTaskTesting scoresCollege coursesParticipantsIndividualsAnagramsSame individualAnxietyChallenging taskHigh levels