2020
Informing the development of adolescent e-cigarette cessation interventions: A qualitative study
Kong G, Bold KW, Cavallo DA, Davis DR, Jackson A, Krishnan-Sarin S. Informing the development of adolescent e-cigarette cessation interventions: A qualitative study. Addictive Behaviors 2020, 114: 106720. PMID: 33162230, PMCID: PMC7785614, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106720.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentConnecticutElectronic Nicotine Delivery SystemsHumansMotivationSmokingSmoking CessationConceptsNegative moodSocial influenceCessation interventionsLack of motivationQuit experienceCommon withdrawal symptomsSocial normsFocus groupsWithdrawal symptomsAdolescentsMoodFocus group guideSocial reasonsInterventionQualitative studyQuittingNegative health effectsGroup guideCold turkeyE-cigarettesCuesExperienceSchools
2019
High school students’ use of flavored e-cigarette e-liquids for appetite control and weight loss
Morean ME, Bold KW, Kong G, Camenga D, Simon P, Jackson A, Cavallo DA, Krishnan-Sarin S. High school students’ use of flavored e-cigarette e-liquids for appetite control and weight loss. Addictive Behaviors 2019, 102: 106139. PMID: 31704428, PMCID: PMC6948184, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2019.106139.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsE-liquid useAppetite controlWeight-related reasonsWeight lossE-liquidsAdolescent e-cigarette usersE-cigarette initiationE-cigarette usersSubset of adolescentsSchool-based surveyNicotine exposureFlavored e-liquidsSmoking frequencyInclusion criteriaAnalytic sampleVapingNaïve individualsFrequent vapingCurrent usersAdolescentsSchool adolescentsHigh school adolescentsNon-missing dataSmokingControl
2013
An exploratory randomized controlled trial of a novel high-school-based smoking cessation intervention for adolescent smokers using abstinence–contingent incentives and cognitive behavioral therapy
Krishnan-Sarin S, Cavallo DA, Cooney JL, Schepis TS, Kong G, Liss TB, Liss AK, McMahon TJ, Nich C, Babuscio T, Rounsaville BJ, Carroll KM. An exploratory randomized controlled trial of a novel high-school-based smoking cessation intervention for adolescent smokers using abstinence–contingent incentives and cognitive behavioral therapy. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2013, 132: 346-351. PMID: 23523130, PMCID: PMC3748248, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2013.03.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking cessation interventionCognitive behavioral therapyAbstinence-contingent incentivesAdolescent smokersCessation interventionsBehavioral therapyCigarette useEffective smoking cessation interventionsUrine cotinine levelsPoint prevalence abstinenceShort-term abstinenceSecondary outcomesCotinine levelsPrimary outcomeCessation treatmentCessation barriersCessation skillsFirst cigaretteFollow-upSmokersHigher abstinenceSurvival analysisNovel interventionsFour weeksHigh school
2011
Health/Functioning Characteristics, Gambling Behaviors, and Gambling‐Related Motivations in Adolescents Stratified by Gambling Problem Severity: Findings from a High School Survey
Yip SW, Desai RA, Steinberg MA, Rugle L, Cavallo DA, Krishnan‐Sarin S, Potenza MN. Health/Functioning Characteristics, Gambling Behaviors, and Gambling‐Related Motivations in Adolescents Stratified by Gambling Problem Severity: Findings from a High School Survey. American Journal On Addictions 2011, 20: 495-508. PMID: 21999494, PMCID: PMC3683237, DOI: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2011.00180.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProblem severityDSM-IV criteriaPathological gamblingDysphoria/depressionMeasures of healthGambling problem severityProblem/pathological gamblingSubstance useGeneral functioningImproved interventionsSeverityPoor academic performanceProtective behaviorsHigh school surveySchool surveyAdditional researchGambling behaviorFindings
2010
Correlates of At-Risk/Problem Internet Gambling in Adolescents
Potenza MN, Wareham JD, Steinberg MA, Rugle L, Cavallo DA, Krishnan-Sarin S, Desai RA. Correlates of At-Risk/Problem Internet Gambling in Adolescents. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2010, 50: 150-159.e3. PMID: 21241952, PMCID: PMC3190180, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2010.11.006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Enhancing brief cognitive-behavioral therapy with motivational enhancement techniques in cocaine users
McKee SA, Carroll KM, Sinha R, Robinson JE, Nich C, Cavallo D, O’Malley S. Enhancing brief cognitive-behavioral therapy with motivational enhancement techniques in cocaine users. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2007, 91: 97-101. PMID: 17573205, PMCID: PMC2386854, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2007.05.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyMotivational enhancement therapyBrief cognitive behavioral therapyMotivational enhancement techniquesSpecific treatment componentsCocaine usersExpectations of successMotivational interviewing techniquesCBT conditionCocaine useEnhancement therapyTreatment componentsIntervention paradigmInterviewing techniquesTherapy processMixed supportCocaine abuseInitial sessionTreatment retentionThree-sessionGreater desireGreat difficultyTreatment conditionsTreatment sessionsProcess measures