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Changes in excessive alcohol use among older women across the menopausal transition: a longitudinal analysis of the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation
Peltier MR, Verplaetse TL, Roberts W, Moore K, Burke C, Marotta PL, Phillips S, Smith PH, McKee SA. Changes in excessive alcohol use among older women across the menopausal transition: a longitudinal analysis of the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation. Biology Of Sex Differences 2020, 11: 37. PMID: 32665024, PMCID: PMC7362573, DOI: 10.1186/s13293-020-00314-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgingAlcohol DrinkingFemaleHealth SurveysHumansLongitudinal StudiesMenopauseMiddle AgedUnited StatesConceptsMenopausal transitionExcessive alcohol useExcessive drinkingAlcohol useRandom effects logistic regressionAlcohol-related health consequencesSuch health problemsMethodsThe present studyPresent studyConclusionsThe present studyMenopausal transition stageSex-specific factorsHigher testosterone levelsBackgroundRecent dataEstradiol levelsPostmenopausal stageSex hormonesTestosterone levelsHormonal changesOlder womenAlcoholism criteriaAlcohol abuseAlcohol consumptionWomen's healthStudy of women
2024
The criminal justice system in alcohol use treatment: a nationwide analysis of racial disparities in treatment referral and completion
Stenersen M, Peltier M, McKee S. The criminal justice system in alcohol use treatment: a nationwide analysis of racial disparities in treatment referral and completion. Alcohol And Alcoholism 2024, 59: agad092. PMID: 38266072, PMCID: PMC10807701, DOI: 10.1093/alcalc/agad092.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCJ systemCriminal justiceCriminal justice systemReferral to alcohol treatmentAnalysis of racial disparitiesInfluence of raceJustice systemTreatment completionNative peopleTreatment Episode Dataset-DischargeImpact of raceCommunities of colorTreatment referralAlcohol treatmentAlcohol use treatmentSubstance useRacial inequalityRacial disparitiesScholarly literatureUse treatmentAmerican Indian/Alaska Native peopleUnited StatesSeries of ANOVAsAlcohol useRace
2021
Prospective Associations of Pain Intensity and Substance Use in the United States Population: A Cross-Lagged Panel Analysis.
Roberts W, Moore KE, Verplaetse TL, Zakiniaeiz Y, Burke C, Peltier MR, McKee SA. Prospective Associations of Pain Intensity and Substance Use in the United States Population: A Cross-Lagged Panel Analysis. Journal Of Studies On Alcohol And Drugs 2021, 82: 576-583. PMID: 34546903, PMCID: PMC8819613, DOI: 10.15288/jsad.2021.82.576.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAlcohol DrinkingAlcoholismCannabisCohort StudiesHumansPainSubstance-Related DisordersUnited StatesConceptsModerate drinking guidelinesPain intensitySubstance use outcomesSubsequent pain intensitySubstance useDrinking guidelinesUse outcomesProspective associationsLevel of painUse problemsHarmful substance usePositive prospective associationUnited States populationSubstance use problemsAlcohol use problemsReciprocal associationsHealth StudyRepresentative cohortCohort surveyPainAdult survey dataWeekly useHistory of useDemographic covariatesOutcomesSex and alcohol use disorder predict the presence of cancer, respiratory, and other medical conditions: Findings from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions-III
Verplaetse TL, Peltier MR, Roberts W, Burke C, Moore KE, Pittman B, McKee SA. Sex and alcohol use disorder predict the presence of cancer, respiratory, and other medical conditions: Findings from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions-III. Addictive Behaviors 2021, 123: 107055. PMID: 34311184, PMCID: PMC8419091, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2021.107055.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlcohol DrinkingAlcoholismCross-Sectional StudiesDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersFemaleHumansMaleNeoplasmsConceptsSignificant medical conditionsMedical conditionsNational Epidemiologic SurveyDSM-5 AUDRespiratory conditionsEpidemiologic SurveyAlcohol useU.S. National Epidemiologic SurveyRate of drinkingPresence of cancerAlcohol use disorderRelated Conditions-IIIHeavy alcohol useGreater health consequencesYears cancerProblematic alcohol useUse disordersOrgan systemsCancerHealth consequencesRelated conditionsEffective interventionsWomenConditions-IIISex
2020
A prospective study of the association between rate of nicotine metabolism and alcohol use in tobacco users in the United States
Roberts W, Marotta PL, Verplaetse TL, Peltier MR, Burke C, Ramchandani VA, McKee SA. A prospective study of the association between rate of nicotine metabolism and alcohol use in tobacco users in the United States. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2020, 216: 108210. PMID: 32805549, PMCID: PMC7609495, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108210.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine metabolite ratioRisk factorsAlcohol useTobacco usersNicotine metabolismTrans-3'-HydroxycotinineWave 1Biochemical risk factorsAlcohol consumption amountCurrent tobacco usersNicotine metabolism rateAssociated health outcomesSex differencesAlcohol use outcomesCigarette smokersNicotine exposureProspective studyOdds ratioTobacco useDrinking statusHealth StudyAlcohol consumptionNicotine useMetabolite ratiosHealth outcomesProspective association of e‐cigarette and cigarette use with alcohol use in two waves of the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health
Roberts W, Verplaetse T, Peltier MKR, Moore KE, Gueorguieva R, McKee SA. Prospective association of e‐cigarette and cigarette use with alcohol use in two waves of the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health. Addiction 2020, 115: 1571-1579. PMID: 31977106, PMCID: PMC7340560, DOI: 10.1111/add.14980.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol use outcomesHazardous alcohol useE-cigarette useE-cigarettesCigarette useAlcohol useUse outcomesExposure groupCigarette usersTotal drinksSocio-demographic risk factorsUnited States adult populationWave 1Non-institutionalized adultsStates adult populationHarmful alcohol consumptionNon-daily useE-cigarette usersPoorer alcohol use outcomesSocio-demographic characteristicsRisk factorsHealth SurveyHigher oddsTobacco cigarettesAlcohol abuseSmoking and suicidal ideation among college students: Smoking expectancies as potential moderators
Waters AF, Peltier MR, Roys MR, Stewart SA, Copeland AL. Smoking and suicidal ideation among college students: Smoking expectancies as potential moderators. Journal Of American College Health 2020, 69: 951-958. PMID: 32027235, PMCID: PMC10935596, DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2020.1719112.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking ratesSuicidal ideationDaily smokersSmoking expectanciesHigh smoking ratesLower smoking ratesDaily smoking rateDose-response relationshipLower suicidal ideationSmoking patternsCessation programsInfrequent smokersDrug useGreater suicidal ideationSuicide attemptsSmokersAlcohol useSmokingExpectancyPresent studyIdeationPsychopathologyPotential moderatorsParticipantsHigh levels
2018
Electronic Cigarette Use and Risk of Harmful Alcohol Consumption in the U.S. Population
Roberts W, Moore K, Peltier MR, Verplaetse TL, Oberleitner L, Hacker R, McKee SA. Electronic Cigarette Use and Risk of Harmful Alcohol Consumption in the U.S. Population. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2018, 42: 2385-2393. PMID: 30222189, PMCID: PMC6286236, DOI: 10.1111/acer.13889.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol use disorderE-cigarette useHarmful alcohol useE-cigarette usersHarmful alcohol consumptionAlcohol use outcomesElectronic cigarette useCigarette useAlcohol useE-cigarettesUse outcomesNondaily usersUse disordersAlcohol consumptionPast-year e-cigarette useHazardous drinkingAssociated Disabilities Interview ScheduleCigarette/e-cigarette useU.S. populationRelated Conditions Wave IIIDrinking frequencyTobacco cigarette useNational Epidemiologic SurveyBinge drinking frequencyQuantity/frequency
2014
Effects of a brief mindfulness intervention on negative affect and urge to drink among college student drinkers
Vinci C, Peltier MR, Shah S, Kinsaul J, Waldo K, McVay MA, Copeland AL. Effects of a brief mindfulness intervention on negative affect and urge to drink among college student drinkers. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2014, 59: 82-93. PMID: 24972492, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2014.05.012.Peer-Reviewed Original Research