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
2019
The Association of Impulsivity and Family History of Alcohol Use Disorder on Alcohol Use and Consequences
Haeny AM, Gueorguieva R, Morean ME, Krishnan‐Sarin S, DeMartini KS, Pearlson GD, Anticevic A, Krystal JH, O'Malley SS. The Association of Impulsivity and Family History of Alcohol Use Disorder on Alcohol Use and Consequences. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2019, 44: 159-167. PMID: 31693193, PMCID: PMC6981005, DOI: 10.1111/acer.14230.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFacets of impulsivityBarratt Impulsiveness ScaleAlcohol-related problemsAlcohol use disorderProblem drinkingAssociation of impulsivityImpulsivity-related traitsAlcohol-related consequencesUse disordersFHP individualsAlcohol outcomesImpulsiveness ScaleImpulsivityProblematic drinkingFHN individualsDrinking quantityAlcohol quantityTranslational neuroscienceAlcohol misuseAlcohol useTransdisciplinary Tobacco Use Research CenterMain effectAnalysis of covariancePhenotypic riskStrong positive associationPredictors of quickly progressing from initiating alcohol use to engaging in binge drinking among adolescents
Morean ME, Peterson J, L'Insalata A. Predictors of quickly progressing from initiating alcohol use to engaging in binge drinking among adolescents. Addictive Behaviors Reports 2019, 9: 100165. PMID: 31193836, PMCID: PMC6542839, DOI: 10.1016/j.abrep.2019.100165.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlcohol-related risksAlcohol effectsAlcohol useAlcohol-related problemsBinge drinking statusAge of onsetFirst drinking experienceRisk factorsParental historyMore alcohol-related problemsDrinking statusBinge drinkingCurrent drinkingOlder ageHeavy drinkingUnderage alcohol useShort delayFirst intoxicationAlcohol problemsUnderage drinkersAgeLater ageNegative alcohol effectsSubjective responsesBingers
2017
Age at drinking onset, age at first intoxication, and delay to first intoxication: Assessing the concurrent validity of measures of drinking initiation with alcohol use and related problems
Morean ME, L'Insalata A, Butler ER, McKee A, Krishnan-Sarin S. Age at drinking onset, age at first intoxication, and delay to first intoxication: Assessing the concurrent validity of measures of drinking initiation with alcohol use and related problems. Addictive Behaviors 2017, 79: 195-200. PMID: 29304425, PMCID: PMC5807182, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2017.12.017.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Integrating Acquired Preparedness and Dual Process Models of Risk for Heavy Drinking and Related Problems
Corbin WR, Papova A, Morean ME, O’Malley S, Krishnan-Sarin S, Abi-Dargham A, Anticevic A, Pearlson G, Petrakis I, Pittman BP, Krystal JH. Integrating Acquired Preparedness and Dual Process Models of Risk for Heavy Drinking and Related Problems. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2015, 29: 864-874. PMID: 26348221, PMCID: PMC6223629, DOI: 10.1037/adb0000093.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDual-process modelImpulsive sensationExpectancy challengeDrinking outcomesStronger positive expectanciesAlcohol useIndirect effectsHeavy drinkingExplicit measuresPositive expectanciesAlcohol expectanciesPreparedness modelImplicit influencePersonality traitsNondependent drinkersBehavioral controlTranslational neuroscienceProcess modelAlcohol dependenceHigh levelsExpectancyDrinkingRelated problemsSensationNeurosciencePositive Drinking Consequences Are Associated With Alcohol Use and Alcohol-Related Problems Among Veterans Seeking Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
Morean M, Cooney J. Positive Drinking Consequences Are Associated With Alcohol Use and Alcohol-Related Problems Among Veterans Seeking Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder. Substance Use & Misuse 2015, 50: 1383-1389. PMID: 26452402, DOI: 10.3109/10826084.2015.1013133.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPositive Drinking Consequences QuestionnairePositive drinking consequencesAlcohol-related problemsDrinking consequencesAlcohol usePre-treatment alcohol useTreatment-seeking veteransAssociated with alcohol useVeterans seeking treatmentBehavior of veteransRates of heavy drinkingPretreatment drinkingAlcohol expectanciesIncremental validityUndergraduate sampleConsequences QuestionnaireAlcohol problemsDrinking behaviorAlcohol treatmentClinical populationsHeavy drinkingProgram intakeInternal consistencyAssociated with increased ratesDisordered background
2014
Alcohol Use, Alcohol-Related Outcome Expectancies, and Partner Aggression Among Males Court-Mandated to Batterer Intervention Programs
Brasfield H, Morean M, Febres J, Shorey R, Moore T, Zapor H, Elmquist J, Wolford-Clevenger C, Labrecque L, Plasencia M, Stuart G. Alcohol Use, Alcohol-Related Outcome Expectancies, and Partner Aggression Among Males Court-Mandated to Batterer Intervention Programs. Journal Of Interpersonal Violence 2014, 31: 245-256. PMID: 25519237, PMCID: PMC4469639, DOI: 10.1177/0886260514555366.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
The Subjective Effects of Alcohol Scale: Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Novel Assessment Tool for Measuring Subjective Response to Alcohol
Morean M, Corbin W, Treat T. The Subjective Effects of Alcohol Scale: Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Novel Assessment Tool for Measuring Subjective Response to Alcohol. Psychological Assessment 2013, 25: 780-795. PMID: 23647036, PMCID: PMC3822039, DOI: 10.1037/a0032542.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubjective Effects of Alcohol ScaleEffects of Alcohol ScaleAlcohol administration studyBlood alcohol curveAlcohol ScaleSubjective effectsSubjective responsesAcute alcohol effectsAlcohol-related outcomesAlcohol-related problemsConfirmatory factor analysisEffects of drinkingAdministration studiesAlcohol expectanciesMeasuring subjective responsesBeverage conditionAlcohol curveIntegration of findingsAlcohol effectsDrinking episodesHigh arousalLow arousalPsychometric evaluationHeavy drinkingAlcohol use
2010
Subjective Response to Alcohol: A Critical Review of the Literature
Morean M, Corbin W. Subjective Response to Alcohol: A Critical Review of the Literature. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2010, 34: 385-395. PMID: 20028359, DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2009.01103.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol use disorderSubjective response to alcoholResponse to alcoholBlood alcohol curveSubjective responsesAlcohol effectsDevelopment of alcohol use disordersAlcohol’s positive effectsAlcohol challenge paradigmHigh-risk individualsAssessment of subjective responseChallenge paradigmNegative reinforcementAlcohol curveImpairing effectsUse disorderCognitive/behavioral impairmentDrinking behaviorAlcohol problemsGenetic influencesLaboratory-based researchPartial supportAlcohol usePlacebo-controlledSensitive to negative effects
2008
Subjective alcohol effects and drinking behavior: The relative influence of early response and acquired tolerance
Morean M, Corbin W. Subjective alcohol effects and drinking behavior: The relative influence of early response and acquired tolerance. Addictive Behaviors 2008, 33: 1306-1313. PMID: 18619740, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2008.06.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubjective alcohol responsesRutgers Alcohol Problem IndexDrinking outcomesDrinking behaviorPredictive of drinking outcomesAssess alcohol useIncremental validityAlcohol responsesAlcohol effectsQuestionnaire-RevisedSelf-ratingsSedative responsePsychometric propertiesSedative effectsAlcohol useInternal consistencyAcquired toleranceProblem IndexRevised versionAssociated with useUnique variablesDrinkingOnline surveyModified versionEarly response
2007
The Positive Drinking Consequences Questionnaire (PDCQ): Validation of a new assessment tool
Corbin W, Morean M, Benedict D. The Positive Drinking Consequences Questionnaire (PDCQ): Validation of a new assessment tool. Addictive Behaviors 2007, 33: 54-68. PMID: 17618063, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2007.06.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPositive Drinking Consequences QuestionnairePositive drinking consequencesDrinking consequencesDrinking behaviorConsequences QuestionnairePositive consequences of alcohol useAssociated with drinking behaviorPositive consequencesConsequences of alcohol useSingle-factor structureSplit-half reliabilityIncremental validityExpectancy itemsDiscriminant validityExpectancy measuresPositive expectationsAlcohol useUnique contributionsClinical assessment toolUndergraduate studentsAssessment toolDrinking populationPositive outcomesNegative consequencesDrinking