2023
A non-randomized pilot study protocol of a novel social support intervention for individuals in early recovery from hazardous alcohol use
McCurdy L, Kong G, Krishnan-Sarin S, Kiluk B, Potenza M. A non-randomized pilot study protocol of a novel social support intervention for individuals in early recovery from hazardous alcohol use. PLOS ONE 2023, 18: e0292293. PMID: 37796784, PMCID: PMC10553253, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0292293.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecovery support servicesHazardous alcohol useSocial support interventionsAlcohol usePilot studyEarly recoverySupport interventionsPilot study protocolMixed methods pilot studyOnline social support interventionQuality of lifeSupport servicesSelf-reported changesPrimary outcomeSecondary outcomesStudy protocolHazardous alcohol
2022
Use and Product Characteristics of “Tobacco Free Nicotine” E-Cigarettes Among Young Adults
Davis DR, Bold KW, Camenga D, Kong G, Jackson A, Lee J, Rajesh-Kumar L, Krishnan-Sarin S, Morean ME. Use and Product Characteristics of “Tobacco Free Nicotine” E-Cigarettes Among Young Adults. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2022, 25: 379-385. PMID: 35913677, PMCID: PMC9910142, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntac188.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsE-cigarette useFrequent e-cigarette useE-cigarettesYoung adultsAdjusted modelMore frequent e-cigarette useNicotine pouchesMultivariable adjusted modelsE-cigarette use statusNicotine e-cigarettesLogistic regression modelsBinary logistic regression modelRace/ethnicityU.S. young adultsOnset ageYounger ageBivariate comparisonsNicotine concentrationsTobacco productsAlcohol useAdultsFree nicotineUse statusLifetime frequencyLifetime e-cigarette use
2020
Association between preference for using alcohol beverage-named e-liquids and alcohol use among high school youth
Jackson A, Wu R, Kong G, Camenga D, Morean M, Simon P, Bold K, Haeny A, Krishnan-Sarin S. Association between preference for using alcohol beverage-named e-liquids and alcohol use among high school youth. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2020, 209: 107903. PMID: 32078976, PMCID: PMC7265357, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.107903.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol useE-cigarette usersPast month alcohol useE-liquid flavorsE-liquidsE-cigarettesMonth alcohol usePast monthPast-month binge drinkingPreference of alcoholAlcohol drinking statusAlcohol beveragesPast-month bingeDrinking statusMultinomial logistic regressionBinge drinkingLogistic regressionBingeAssociationAdolescent alcohol useAdolescentsMonthsLiquid flavorsConnecticut high schools
2014
Marijuana and Alcohol Use and Attempted Smoking Cessation in Adolescent Boys and Girls
Camenga DR, Kong G, Bagot K, Hoff RA, Potenza MN, Krishnan-Sarin S. Marijuana and Alcohol Use and Attempted Smoking Cessation in Adolescent Boys and Girls. Substance Abuse 2014, 35: 381-386. PMID: 25174418, PMCID: PMC4268029, DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2014.958207.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCigarette quit attemptsFrequent binge drinkingQuit attemptsAlcohol useAdolescent smokersBinge drinkingMarijuana useCurrent cigarette smokersFemale adolescent smokersGender-related associationCross-sectional surveyLogistic regression modelsSmoking cessationCigarette smokersSignificant gender interactionDecreased oddsHealth behaviorsGreater substance usePast monthSmokersSubstance use
2010
A motivational model of alcohol misuse in emerging adulthood
Kong G, Bergman A. A motivational model of alcohol misuse in emerging adulthood. Addictive Behaviors 2010, 35: 855-860. PMID: 20584569, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2010.06.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol expectanciesMotivational modelDrinking motivesAlcohol misuseEnhancement drinking motivesSelf-report measuresProblematic alcohol useMultiple mediatorsAlcohol use disorderCommunity sampleSocial influenceFrequency of drinkingMultiple regression analysisAlcohol useDrinking behaviorEducational development programsUse disordersAge 16Structured interviewsHigh schoolMediated pathwaysExpectancyDrinkingAdultsMisuse