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
2007
Effect of transdermal nicotine replacement on alcohol responses and alcohol self-administration
McKee SA, O’Malley S, Shi J, Mase T, Krishnan-Sarin S. Effect of transdermal nicotine replacement on alcohol responses and alcohol self-administration. Psychopharmacology 2007, 196: 189-200. PMID: 17912500, PMCID: PMC2862181, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-007-0952-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, CutaneousAdultAlcohol DrinkingBlood PressureChromatography, High Pressure LiquidDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodDrinking BehaviorFemaleHeart RateHumansMaleMiddle AgedMonitoring, PhysiologicNicotineOscillometrySelf AdministrationSelf-AssessmentSkin TemperatureSmoking PreventionSpectrophotometry, UltravioletSurveys and QuestionnairesTime FactorsConceptsTransdermal nicotine replacementNicotine replacementSelf-administration periodPriming drinkHeavy drinkersPatch applicationNicotine deprivationAlcohol responsesNicotine patch conditionPlacebo patch conditionDouble-blind studySystolic blood pressureHeavy drinking smokersPatch conditionsAlcohol drinking behaviorTransdermal patch applicationDrinking behaviorInitiation of drinkingBlood pressurePlacebo patchAdditional drinkDaily smokersTobacco cravingTobacco useHeart rate
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