2019
Smoking Across the Menopausal Transition in a 10-Year Longitudinal Sample: The Role of Sex Hormones and Depressive Symptoms
Peltier MR, Flores JM, Smith PH, Roberts W, Verplaetse TL, Moore KE, Hacker R, Oberleitner LM, McKee SA. Smoking Across the Menopausal Transition in a 10-Year Longitudinal Sample: The Role of Sex Hormones and Depressive Symptoms. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2019, 22: 872-877. PMID: 31058288, PMCID: PMC7249927, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntz069.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRegular smoking behaviorMenopausal transitionSmoking behaviorRegular smokingSex hormonesDepressive symptomsSmoking-related health consequencesMenopausal transition statusCigarette smoking ratesImpact of progesteroneRandom effects logistic regression modelHigher depression scoresMenopausal transition stageLogistic regression modelsContinued smokingSmoking cessationSmoking patternsSmoking ratesOlder womenDepression scoresSmokingWomen's healthSmoking transitionsHormone measuresHealth consequences
2017
Effects of varenicline on alcohol self-administration and craving in drinkers with depressive symptoms
Roberts W, Verplaetse TL, Moore K, Oberleitner L, Picciotto MR, McKee SA. Effects of varenicline on alcohol self-administration and craving in drinkers with depressive symptoms. Journal Of Psychopharmacology 2017, 31: 906-914. PMID: 28351203, PMCID: PMC5823265, DOI: 10.1177/0269881117699618.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDepressive symptomsAlcohol cravingAlcohol useEffects of vareniclineRole of nAChRsHuman laboratory studiesDSM-IV criteriaSymptoms of depressionAlcohol use disorderLaboratory testing sessionsMore depressive symptomsMedication pretreatmentPlasma levelsPriming doseVareniclineUse disordersTreatment moderatorsAlcohol consumptionDepression symptomsHeavy drinkersAlcohol usersDrinking taskSymptomsLess drinkingDrinkers