2024
Structural brain changes associated with cocaine use and digital cognitive behavioral therapy in cocaine use disorder treatment
McCurdy L, DeVito E, Loya J, Nich C, Zhai Z, Kiluk B, Potenza M. Structural brain changes associated with cocaine use and digital cognitive behavioral therapy in cocaine use disorder treatment. Drug And Alcohol Dependence Reports 2024, 11: 100246. PMID: 38966567, PMCID: PMC11222934, DOI: 10.1016/j.dadr.2024.100246.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCocaine use disorderCognitive behavioral therapyCocaine useBehavioral therapyBrain changesBrain structuresWhole-brain voxel-based morphometry analysisCocaine use disorder treatmentLevel of cocaine useWeeks of outpatient treatmentVoxel-based morphometry analysisDigital cognitive behavioral therapyT1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging scansRight caudate bodyAssociated with cocaine useMethadone-maintained individualsGray matter volumeStructural brain changesFunction of engagementCaudate bodyRight caudateCUD treatmentMatter volumeUse disorderBilateral cerebellumTen years of research on the treatments of internet gaming disorder: A scoping review and directions for future research
Dong G, Dai J, Potenza M. Ten years of research on the treatments of internet gaming disorder: A scoping review and directions for future research. Journal Of Behavioral Addictions 2024, 13: 51-65. PMID: 38183434, PMCID: PMC10988415, DOI: 10.1556/2006.2023.00071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-invasive brain stimulationCognitive behavioral therapyTreatment strategiesTreatment studiesInternet gaming disorderMedication-based treatmentDifferent treatment strategiesStudies of treatmentTreatment of IGDFuture studiesBrain stimulationControl groupBehavioral therapyGaming disorderTreatmentDSM-5Sex differencesDisordersSummary of findingsCurrent studyEarly stagesPharmacotherapyTherapyStudyYears
2023
Do attention-deficit/hyperactivity symptoms influence treatment outcome in gambling disorder?
Vintró-Alcaraz C, Mestre-Bach G, Granero R, Gómez-Peña M, Moragas L, Fernández-Aranda F, Potenza M, Jiménez-Murcia S. Do attention-deficit/hyperactivity symptoms influence treatment outcome in gambling disorder? Comprehensive Psychiatry 2023, 128: 152433. PMID: 37924691, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2023.152433.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAttention deficit hyperactivity disorderSelf-reported ADHD symptomsADHD symptomsGambling disorderMeasures of ADHDAttention-deficit/hyperactivity symptomsPsychological treatment outcomesCognitive behavioral therapyDeficit hyperactivity disorderSelf-report instrumentTreatment outcome measuresHyperactivity disorderHyperactivity symptomsBehavioral therapySelf-reported symptomsGD severityPersonality featuresHigher psychopathologyLongitudinal studyTreatment outcomesPsychopathologyLack of researchSevere relapseSociodemographic measuresDisordersDistinct 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 respondersEffectiveness of Psychotherapy on Prevention of Suicidal Re-Attempts in Psychiatric Emergencies: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Jeong H, Yim H, Lee S, Potenza M, Kim N. Effectiveness of Psychotherapy on Prevention of Suicidal Re-Attempts in Psychiatric Emergencies: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Psychotherapy And Psychosomatics 2023, 92: 152-161. PMID: 37015209, DOI: 10.1159/000529753.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyPrimary outcomePsychological interventionsPsychiatric emergenciesSystematic reviewPublication biasRandomized Controlled TrialsNetwork Meta-AnalysisPrevious suicide attemptsEfficacy of interventionsFirst-line psychological interventionEffectiveness of psychotherapyPotential effect moderatorsControlled TrialsCommon comparatorOnly interventionIndirect comparisonModerate qualityComparative effectivenessMeta-AnalysisSuicide attemptsBehavioral therapyCharacteristics of studiesData extractionEffect moderatorsProblematic Pornography Use in Adolescents: From Prevention to Intervention
Testa G, Mestre-Bach G, Chiclana Actis C, Potenza M. Problematic Pornography Use in Adolescents: From Prevention to Intervention. Current Addiction Reports 2023, 10: 210-218. DOI: 10.1007/s40429-023-00469-4.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsProblematic pornography useMedia literacy approachAge-appropriate contentParticipatory teachingCritical thinkingMindfulness-based approachesSex educationCognitive behavioral therapyEvidence-based researchPornography useEducationFuture evidence-based researchYoung peopleBehavioral therapyLearning methodsEarly exposureCurrent issuesAdolescentsNegative consequencesAbsence of studiesEffective interventionsPreliminary efficacyTreatment studiesProgramPrevention literatureDo attention-deficit/hyperactivity symptoms influence treatment outcome in gambling disorder?
Vintró-Alcaraz C, Mestre-Bach G, Granero R, Gómez-Peña M, Moragas L, Fernández-Aranda F, Potenza M, Jiménez-Murcia S. Do attention-deficit/hyperactivity symptoms influence treatment outcome in gambling disorder? European Psychiatry 2023, 66: s58-s59. PMCID: PMC10417907, DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2023.212.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAttention deficit hyperactivity disorderCognitive behavioral therapyADHD symptomsGambling disorderGD severityMeasures of ADHDSelf-reported ADHD symptomsAttention-deficit/hyperactivity symptomsPsychological treatment outcomesDeficit hyperactivity disorderSelf-report instrumentTreatment outcome measuresHyperactivity disorderHyperactivity symptomsBehavioral therapyConnecticut CouncilProblem gamblingPersonality featuresAddictive disordersHigher psychopathologyLongitudinal studyTreatment outcomesPsychopathologyLack of researchSevere relapse
2022
A Preregistered, Systematic Review Considering Mindfulness-Based Interventions and Neurofeedback for Targeting Affective and Cognitive Processes in Behavioral Addictions
Brandtner A, Antons S, King D, Potenza M, Tang Y, Blycker G, Brand M, Liebherr M. A Preregistered, Systematic Review Considering Mindfulness-Based Interventions and Neurofeedback for Targeting Affective and Cognitive Processes in Behavioral Addictions. Clinical Psychology Science And Practice 2022, 29: 379-392. DOI: 10.1037/cps0000075.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMindfulness-based interventionsCognitive biasesInhibitory controlAddictive behaviorsBehavioral addictionsMindfulness-based cognitive therapyCognitive behavioral therapyEmpirical intervention studiesMindfulness-based techniquesMental distressCognitive processesNeurofeedback techniquesCognitive therapyMindfulness interventionBehavioral therapyTherapeutic changePromising interventionNeurofeedbackCore processesResearch evidenceDistressBiasesAddictionIntervention studiesIntervention
2018
fMRI Stroop and behavioral treatment for cocaine-dependence: Preliminary findings in methadone-maintained individuals
DeVito EE, Kober H, Carroll KM, Potenza MN. fMRI Stroop and behavioral treatment for cocaine-dependence: Preliminary findings in methadone-maintained individuals. Addictive Behaviors 2018, 89: 10-14. PMID: 30240978, PMCID: PMC6374034, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2018.09.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCocaine use disorderStroop effectBehavioral treatmentComputer-based cognitive behavioral therapyColor-word Stroop taskCognitive neuroscience methodsCognitive behavioral therapyCocaine-dependent individualsCocaine abstinenceCognitive controlStroop taskNeuroscience methodsMethadone-maintained individualsTreatment abstinenceLingual gyrusStroopCingulate gyrusUse disordersCocaine usersTreatment mechanismsAbstinenceBetter treatment outcomesPreliminary findingsGyrusParticipants
2015
Translational Approaches to Addiction Treatment
Yip S, Carroll K, Potenza M. Translational Approaches to Addiction Treatment. 2015, 3-14. DOI: 10.1057/9781137362650_1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research