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
2017
Effect of doxazosin on stress reactivity and the ability to resist smoking
Verplaetse TL, Weinberger AH, Oberleitner LM, Smith KM, Pittman BP, Shi JM, Tetrault JM, Lavery ME, Picciotto MR, McKee SA. Effect of doxazosin on stress reactivity and the ability to resist smoking. Journal Of Psychopharmacology 2017, 31: 830-840. PMID: 28440105, PMCID: PMC5823502, DOI: 10.1177/0269881117699603.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTobacco cravingCortisol levelsSubsequent ad libitum smokingEffects of doxazosinAd libitum smokingNumber of cigarettesNicotine-motivated behaviorsSmoking lapse behaviorΑ1-adrenergic antagonistNicotine-deprived smokersTitration periodPreclinical findingsSmoking cessationNoradrenergic systemTreatment strategiesDoxazosinSmoking behaviorSmokingHuman laboratoryPhysiologic reactivityPilot studyStress reactivityEffects of stressCigarettesStress imagery
2012
Developing and Validating a Human Laboratory Model to Screen Medications for Smoking Cessation
McKee SA, Weinberger AH, Shi J, Tetrault J, Coppola S. Developing and Validating a Human Laboratory Model to Screen Medications for Smoking Cessation. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2012, 14: 1362-1371. PMID: 22492085, PMCID: PMC3482010, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/nts090.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubsequent ad libitum smokingSmoking cessation medicationsAd libitum smokingCessation medicationsNicotine deprivationSmoking cessationNovel smoking cessation medicationsRatings of cravingSmoking lapse behaviorHuman laboratory modelSecondary outcomesClinical efficacyClinical findingsFirst cigaretteMedication effectsSmokingMedication developmentCigarette effectsMedicationsLapse behaviorSmoking lapseTranslational toolScreen medicationsMonetary reinforcementTranslational work
2010
Alcohol expectancy increases positive responses to cigarettes in young, escalating smokers
McKee SA, Harrison EL, Shi J. Alcohol expectancy increases positive responses to cigarettes in young, escalating smokers. Psychopharmacology 2010, 210: 355-364. PMID: 20352411, PMCID: PMC2874601, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-010-1831-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking behaviorAd lib smoking behaviorExpectation of alcoholHeavy-drinking young adultsDaily cigarette useExperience of smokingSmoking patternsNondaily smokersSubsequent smokingSmokingSingle cigaretteCigarette useAge groupsAlcohol altersSmokersSubjective effectsYoung adultsYoung adulthoodCigarettesPlaceboHigh rateSubjective reactivitySubjective responsesPrimary aimPositive response
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
2006
Modeling the effect of alcohol on smoking lapse behavior
McKee SA, Krishnan-Sarin S, Shi J, Mase T, O’Malley S. Modeling the effect of alcohol on smoking lapse behavior. Psychopharmacology 2006, 189: 201-210. PMID: 17013640, PMCID: PMC2862311, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-006-0551-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFirst cigaretteSelf-administration sessionsNovel human laboratory modelPoor smoking cessation outcomesSmoking cessation outcomesSmoking lapse behaviorHuman laboratory modelEffects of alcoholSecondary outcomesAlcohol drinkersLapse behaviorMore cigarettesNicotine withdrawalCessation outcomesRisk factorsDaily smokersSubsequent smokingTobacco cravingPlacebo beverageTobacco relapseSmoking sessionHeavy social drinkersPriming drinkAlcohol consumptionAlcohol use