Featured Publications
Distinct neural networks predict cocaine versus cannabis treatment outcomes
Lichenstein S, Kohler R, Ye F, Potenza M, Kiluk B, Yip S. Distinct neural networks predict cocaine versus cannabis treatment outcomes. Molecular Psychiatry 2023, 28: 3365-3372. PMID: 37308679, PMCID: PMC10713861, DOI: 10.1038/s41380-023-02120-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsConnectome-based predictive modelingCognitive behavior therapyCognitive behavioral therapySubstance use disordersCannabis abstinenceNeural mechanismsBehavior therapyDistinct neural networksComputer-based trainingCannabis use disorderFMRI scanningNeural predictorsStudy 1Study 2Treatment outcomesContingency managementPrior workComparison subjectsNetwork strengthUse disordersNovel treatment targetsAbstinenceIndependent samplesCocaine abstinenceTreatment responders
2024
Prediction of craving across studies: A commentary on conceptual and methodological considerations when using data-driven methods
Antons S, Yip S, Lacadie C, Dadashkarimi J, Scheinost D, Brand M, Potenza M. Prediction of craving across studies: A commentary on conceptual and methodological considerations when using data-driven methods. Journal Of Behavioral Addictions 2024, 13: 695-701. PMID: 39356557, PMCID: PMC11457034, DOI: 10.1556/2006.2024.00050.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAddictive behaviorsDisorders due to addictive behaviorsConnectome-based predictive modelingPrediction of cravingInvestigate neural mechanismsSubstance use disordersNeural mechanismsCravingSubstance useMethodological considerationsDisordersMethodological featuresBehaviorConceptualizationCommentaryStudyFindingsSubstances
2019
Dissociable neural substrates of opioid and cocaine use identified via connectome-based modelling
Lichenstein SD, Scheinost D, Potenza MN, Carroll KM, Yip SW. Dissociable neural substrates of opioid and cocaine use identified via connectome-based modelling. Molecular Psychiatry 2019, 26: 4383-4393. PMID: 31719641, PMCID: PMC7214212, DOI: 10.1038/s41380-019-0586-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrain statesDissociable neural substratesMultiple brain statesSubstance use outcomesHealthy comparison subjectsWhole-brain approachFMRI scanningFrontoparietal networkNeural substratesSubstance use treatmentNeural mechanismsDifferent brain statesFurther clinical relevanceDefault modeFMRI dataSubject replicationTreatment approachesReduced connectivityUse outcomesComparison subjectsNetwork strengthUse disordersSensory networksTreatment respondersSensory connectivity
2016
Intra-individual changes in Stroop-related activations linked to cigarette abstinence in adolescent tobacco smokers: Preliminary findings
Yip SW, Balodis IM, Carroll KM, Krishnan-Sarin S, Potenza MN. Intra-individual changes in Stroop-related activations linked to cigarette abstinence in adolescent tobacco smokers: Preliminary findings. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2016, 167: 182-189. PMID: 27567966, PMCID: PMC5082713, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2016.08.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFunctional magnetic resonance imagingCognitive control taskStroop task performanceAdolescent tobacco smokersMore effective treatment interventionsCessation treatmentIntra-individual changesEffective treatment interventionsSuccessful behavioral changeIndividual-level changeGroup-level changesCognitive efficiencyBrain mechanismsFMRI scanningTask performanceNeural mechanismsNeural responsesNeural activityFMRI dataControl taskStroopTreatment interventionsMain effectCigarette abstinenceOptimal treatment response