2018
A preliminary investigation into the effects of doxazosin on cognitive functioning in tobacco‐deprived and ‐satiated smokers
Roberts W, Verplaetse TL, Moore KE, Oberleitner LM, McKee SA. A preliminary investigation into the effects of doxazosin on cognitive functioning in tobacco‐deprived and ‐satiated smokers. Human Psychopharmacology Clinical And Experimental 2018, 33: e2660. PMID: 29878501, PMCID: PMC5995328, DOI: 10.1002/hup.2660.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContinuous performance taskInhibitory controlCognitive functioningPerformance taskTobacco withdrawalEffects of doxazosinSustained attentionCognitive performanceWithdrawal symptomsCognitive AssessmentSmoking outcomesMost measuresSelf-reported withdrawal symptomsReaction timeTaskParticipantsFunctioningPredrug levelsΑ1 antagonistTitration periodGreater improvementDoxazosinSmokingSymptomsPreliminary investigation
2017
Effects of varenicline on alcohol self-administration and craving in drinkers with depressive symptoms
Roberts W, Verplaetse TL, Moore K, Oberleitner L, Picciotto MR, McKee SA. Effects of varenicline on alcohol self-administration and craving in drinkers with depressive symptoms. Journal Of Psychopharmacology 2017, 31: 906-914. PMID: 28351203, PMCID: PMC5823265, DOI: 10.1177/0269881117699618.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDepressive symptomsAlcohol cravingAlcohol useEffects of vareniclineRole of nAChRsHuman laboratory studiesDSM-IV criteriaSymptoms of depressionAlcohol use disorderLaboratory testing sessionsMore depressive symptomsMedication pretreatmentPlasma levelsPriming doseVareniclineUse disordersTreatment moderatorsAlcohol consumptionDepression symptomsHeavy drinkersAlcohol usersDrinking taskSymptomsLess drinkingDrinkersPositive and Negative Religious/Spiritual Coping and Combat Exposure as Predictors of Posttraumatic Stress and Perceived Growth in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans
Park CL, Smith PH, Lee SY, Mazure CM, McKee SA, Hoff R. Positive and Negative Religious/Spiritual Coping and Combat Exposure as Predictors of Posttraumatic Stress and Perceived Growth in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans. Psychology Of Religion And Spirituality 2017, 9: 13-20. PMID: 28217246, PMCID: PMC5310632, DOI: 10.1037/rel0000086.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCombat exposureHigh combat exposurePTSD symptomatologyPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomsHigh PTSD symptomatologyReligious/Spiritual CopingHigher PTSDPosttraumatic stressPosttraumatic growthPTSD symptomsPerceived GrowthDisorder symptomsModerator effectsCopingSpiritual copingAfghanistan veteransPTSDHypothesized directionVeteransSurvey of experiencesSymptomatologyPPTgParticipantsSymptomsPredictors
2016
Depression motivates quit attempts but predicts relapse: differential findings for gender from the International Tobacco Control Study
Cooper J, Borland R, McKee SA, Yong HH, Dugué PA. Depression motivates quit attempts but predicts relapse: differential findings for gender from the International Tobacco Control Study. Addiction 2016, 111: 1438-1447. PMID: 26888199, PMCID: PMC4940212, DOI: 10.1111/add.13290.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuit attemptsCessation supportTobacco control studiesDepressive symptomsControl studyInternational Tobacco Control studyQuasi-experimental cohort studyMore quit attemptsMixed-effects logistic regressionLow positive affectNon-depressed counterpartsShort-term abstinenceProspective cohortCohort studyTobacco smokersDepression IndexCurrent depressionSmokersLogistic regressionFirst monthAbstinenceDepressionTelephone surveyDifferential findingsSymptoms
2014
Prospective Evaluation of Factors Predicting Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms Among Korean Americans
Kim SS, Fang H, McKee SA, Ziedonis D. Prospective Evaluation of Factors Predicting Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms Among Korean Americans. The Journal Of Smoking Cessation 2014, 11: 154-162. PMID: 26413165, PMCID: PMC4582669, DOI: 10.1017/jsc.2014.20.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMinnesota Nicotine Withdrawal ScaleKorean American smokersNicotine withdrawal symptomsWithdrawal symptomsMore withdrawal symptomsAmerican smokersGreater riskNicotine replacement therapySmoking cessation interventionCessation interventionsProspective evaluationReplacement therapyDisturbed sleepIntensive treatmentTwo-armWithdrawal ScaleAbstinence statusSymptomsWeekly assessmentsSmokersFirst weekWomenSmokingHigh rateWeeks
2013
Korean American Women′s Experiences with Smoking and Factors Associated with Their Quit Intentions
Kim SS, Kim S, Seward G, Fortuna L, McKee SA. Korean American Women′s Experiences with Smoking and Factors Associated with Their Quit Intentions. International Scholarly Research Notices 2013, 2013: 796570. PMID: 25938119, PMCID: PMC4392973, DOI: 10.1155/2013/796570.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNicotine withdrawal symptomsKorean American womenFear of disclosureLifetime smokersCulture-specific intervention strategiesWithdrawal symptomsLimited English proficiencySmokingWomen's experiencesHealth issuesLife stressorsIntervention strategiesAmerican womenQuit intentionsWomenMajor barrierSmokersPregnancySymptomsResearch design
2012
Smoking Cue Reactivity in Adult Smokers with and without Depression: A Pilot Study
Weinberger AH, McKee SA, George TP. Smoking Cue Reactivity in Adult Smokers with and without Depression: A Pilot Study. American Journal On Addictions 2012, 21: 136-144. PMID: 22332857, PMCID: PMC3647350, DOI: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2011.00203.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMajor depressive disorderDiagnosis of MDDCue-induced urgesCue reactivityAdult smokersSmoking cuesPast major depressive disorderMDD historyPilot studySmoking cue reactivitySmoking-related behaviorsCurrent depressive symptomsCue-induced cravingPreferred brand cigarettesDepressive disorderDiagnosis groupsSmoking variablesDepressive symptomsCurrent symptomsSmoking behaviorSmoking urgesDepression symptomsSmokersSymptomsUseful procedure
2011
The role of smoking expectancies in the relationship between PTSD symptoms and smoking behavior among women exposed to intimate partner violence
Ashare RL, Weinberger AH, McKee SA, Sullivan TP. The role of smoking expectancies in the relationship between PTSD symptoms and smoking behavior among women exposed to intimate partner violence. Addictive Behaviors 2011, 36: 1333-1336. PMID: 21849230, PMCID: PMC3179791, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2011.07.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine dependenceSmoking behaviorPTSD symptomsSmoking expectanciesIPV-exposed womenIntimate partner violencePTSD re-experiencing symptomsPublic health problemPTSD arousal symptomsHigh rateNegative health consequencesTobacco smokingPartner violencePTSD symptom clustersRe-experiencing symptomsHealth problemsSmokingSymptomsSymptom clustersHealth consequencesTreatment developmentCigarettesArousal symptomsWomenLast month
2010
Brain β2*-nicotinic acetylcholine receptor occupancy after use of a nicotine inhaler
Esterlis I, Mitsis EM, Batis JC, Bois F, Picciotto MR, Stiklus SM, Kloczynski T, Perry E, Seibyl JP, McKee S, Staley JK, Cosgrove KP. Brain β2*-nicotinic acetylcholine receptor occupancy after use of a nicotine inhaler. The International Journal Of Neuropsychopharmacology 2010, 14: 389-398. PMID: 21029513, PMCID: PMC3510008, DOI: 10.1017/s1461145710001227.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine inhalerWithdrawal symptomsReceptor occupancyTobacco smokingLow nicotine cigarettesAdministration of nicotineHigh receptor occupancyDoses of nicotineNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsInhaler useTobacco smokersBaseline scanRegular cigarettesInhalerConstant infusionAcetylcholine receptorsSPECT studiesCigarettesSymptomsBeta 2Significant decreaseNicotineSignificant differencesSmokingNAChRs
2008
Correspondence of Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Reports of Nicotine Withdrawal, Craving, and Negative Mood with Questionnaire Ratings
Toll BA, Cooney JL, McKee SA, O'Malley SS, Cooney NL. Correspondence of Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Reports of Nicotine Withdrawal, Craving, and Negative Mood with Questionnaire Ratings. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2008, 10: 1057-1064. PMID: 18584469, PMCID: PMC2791461, DOI: 10.1080/14622200802097498.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine withdrawalDepressive symptomsSmoking cessation trialCessation trialDaily smokersInteractive voice response systemVoice response systemDaily assessmentCravingWeeksNegative moodWithdrawalSymptomsPaper questionnaireQuestionnaire ratingsReportFuture studiesQuestionnaireIVR systemMoodDaysSample sizeDaily reportsSmokersSmokingRelationship of perceived risks of smoking cessation to symptoms of withdrawal, craving, and depression during short-term smoking abstinence
Weinberger AH, Krishnan-Sarin S, Mazure CM, McKee SA. Relationship of perceived risks of smoking cessation to symptoms of withdrawal, craving, and depression during short-term smoking abstinence. Addictive Behaviors 2008, 33: 960-963. PMID: 18384974, PMCID: PMC2442160, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2008.02.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsShort-term smoking abstinenceShort-term abstinenceSelf-reported experiencesExperienced withdrawal symptomsWithdrawal symptomsBehavioral interventionsSmoking cessationContingency managementCravingRisk beliefsSmoking abstinenceDaily smokersHigh levelsRelationship of riskRisk perceptionNicotine dependenceAbstinenceParticipantsCurrent studySymptoms of withdrawalDepressionBaseline smokingRisk groupsSymptomsRelationship
2007
Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Minnesota Nicotine Withdrawal Scale
Toll BA, O’Malley S, McKee SA, Salovey P, Krishnan-Sarin S. Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Minnesota Nicotine Withdrawal Scale. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2007, 21: 216-225. PMID: 17563141, PMCID: PMC2527730, DOI: 10.1037/0893-164x.21.2.216.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMinnesota Nicotine Withdrawal ScaleWithdrawal ScaleTotal scorePoorer smoking outcomesClinical studiesClinical research samplesSmoking outcomesChange scoresStudy sampleConfirmatory factor analysisGood internal consistency estimatesScoresFactor analysisFuture investigatorsSmokersSyndromeSymptomsFactor scores