2022
Relating individual differences in the reinforcing value of smoking and dependence severity to nicotine exposure levels in vulnerable populations
Browning K, DeSarno M, Davis D, Streck J, Bergeria C, Harfmann R, Parker M, Heil S, Sigmon S, Gaalema D, Tidey J, Lee D, Tetreault H, Higgins S. Relating individual differences in the reinforcing value of smoking and dependence severity to nicotine exposure levels in vulnerable populations. Preventive Medicine 2022, 165: 107312. PMID: 36272516, PMCID: PMC9986960, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2022.107312.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine exposure levelsValue of smokingCigarette purchase taskNicotine dependenceVulnerable populationsDependence severityPsychiatric conditionsSocioeconomic disadvantageCo-morbid psychiatric conditionsExposure levelsNicotine dependence severityCigarette smokingNicotine exposureSmoking Dependence MotivesFagerström TestSmokingBrief Wisconsin InventorySeverityDependence MotivesFTNDWisconsin InventoryConsiderable overlapPresent studyPopulation
2019
Examining effects of unit price on preference for reduced nicotine content cigarettes and smoking rate
Davis D, DeSarno M, Bergeria C, Streck J, Tidey J, Sigmon S, Heil S, Gaalema D, Stitzer M, Higgins S. Examining effects of unit price on preference for reduced nicotine content cigarettes and smoking rate. Preventive Medicine 2019, 128: 105823. PMID: 31470023, PMCID: PMC6879848, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2019.105823.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine content cigarettesReduced nicotine content cigarettesContent cigarettesSmoking ratesVulnerable populationsLower smoking ratesNormal nicotine content cigarettesNicotine contentCigarette preferenceSmoking reductionDaily smokersDoseMultisite studyCondition 2CigarettesCondition 1Tobacco regulationPresent studyBinomial testSmokersSmokingPopulationNicotineVoucher-Based Contingency Management is Efficacious but Underutilized in Treating Addictions
Higgins S, Kurti A, Davis D. Voucher-Based Contingency Management is Efficacious but Underutilized in Treating Addictions. Perspectives On Behavior Science 2019, 42: 501-524. PMID: 31976447, PMCID: PMC6768932, DOI: 10.1007/s40614-019-00216-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVoucher-based contingency managementSubstance use disordersPopulation healthUse disordersContingency managementHealth-related behavior problemsPopulation health expertsRandomized clinical trialsRoutine clinical careUnhealthy behavior patternsHealth-related behavior changeEvidence-based interventionsEvidence-based strategiesClinical trialsClinical careRisk behaviorsHealth disparitiesWellness programsVulnerable populationsHealth expertsMajor markersEfficacyInterventionTreating AddictionBehavior changeResponse to Reduced Nicotine Content in Vulnerable Populations: Effect of Menthol Status
Davis D, Miller M, Streck J, Bergeria C, Sigmon S, Tidey J, Heil S, Gaalema D, Villanti A, Stitzer M, Priest J, Bunn J, Skelly J, Diaz V, Arger C, Higgins S. Response to Reduced Nicotine Content in Vulnerable Populations: Effect of Menthol Status. Tobacco Regulatory Science 2019, 5: 135-142. PMID: 31890749, PMCID: PMC6936762, DOI: 10.18001/trs.5.2.5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWithdrawal/cravingMenthol statusMenthol smokersNicotine doseDouble-blind studyComorbid mental illnessNicotine content cigarettesPotential beneficial effectsSubstance use disordersNicotine contentSmoking topographyCompensatory smokingContent cigarettesRNC cigarettesUse disordersSmokersHigh dosesMental illnessResearch cigarettesSmokingBeneficial effectsCigarettesAddiction potentialSocioeconomic disadvantageVulnerable populations
2018
Changing Drug Use and Other Health-Related Behavior in Vulnerable Populations
Higgins S, Kurti A, Davis D. Changing Drug Use and Other Health-Related Behavior in Vulnerable Populations. Nebraska Symposium On Motivation 2018, 65: 35-74. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-96920-6_2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUnhealthy behavior patternsSustain behavior changeDrug useBehavior change strategiesVulnerable populationsRisk behaviorsPopulation health expertsHealth related behaviorsEffective behavior change strategiesBehavior changeChronic diseasesHealth problemsPremature deathHealth disparitiesClinical researchPopulation healthHealth expertsMajor markersReinforcement processesBehavior patternsPopulationDiseaseReduced Nicotine Content Cigarettes and Cannabis Use in Vulnerable Populations
Parker M, Streck J, Bergeria C, Bunn J, Gaalema D, Davis D, Barrows A, Sigmon S, Tidey J, Heil S, Higgins S. Reduced Nicotine Content Cigarettes and Cannabis Use in Vulnerable Populations. Tobacco Regulatory Science 2018, 4: 84-91. PMID: 30417034, PMCID: PMC6219758, DOI: 10.18001/trs.4.5.8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNicotine content cigarettesCarbon monoxide boostSmoking topographyContent cigarettesCannabis usersCannabis useConcurrent choice testingCo-morbid conditionsVulnerable populationsConcurrent affective disorderMore rapid declineRespiratory tract sensationsSymptom durationRecent cannabis useSmoking satisfactionOpioid dependenceNicotine dosesTobacco withdrawalNicotine doseAdult smokersAcute responseAffective disordersSociodemographic characteristicsSecondary analysisModerate response
2017
Financial Incentives for Reducing Smoking and Promoting Other Health-Related Behavior Change in Vulnerable Populations
Higgins S, Davis D, Kurti A. Financial Incentives for Reducing Smoking and Promoting Other Health-Related Behavior Change in Vulnerable Populations. Policy Insights From The Behavioral And Brain Sciences 2017, 4: 33-40. DOI: 10.1177/2372732216683518.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUnhealthy behavior patternsBehavior change strategiesVulnerable populationsChronic diseasesHealth-related behavior changeSubstance use disordersHealth care costsCertain vulnerable populationsEffective behavior change strategiesBehavior changeCigarette smokingOther HealthCare costsSmokingMental illnessHealth disparitiesDiseaseFinancial incentivesPopulationHealthSame populationBehavior patternsIllnessDisparitiesDisadvantaged groups
2016
Response to varying the nicotine content of cigarettes in vulnerable populations: an initial experimental examination of acute effects
Higgins S, Heil S, Sigmon S, Tidey J, Gaalema D, Stitzer M, Durand H, Bunn J, Priest J, Arger C, Miller M, Bergeria C, Davis D, Streck J, Zvorsky I, Redner R, Vandrey R, Pacek L. Response to varying the nicotine content of cigarettes in vulnerable populations: an initial experimental examination of acute effects. Psychopharmacology 2016, 234: 89-98. PMID: 27714427, PMCID: PMC5203959, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-016-4438-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine withdrawalSmoking topographyVulnerable populationsLow nicotine content cigarettesConcurrent choice testingNicotine contentDouble-blind conditionsOpioid-dependent individualsNicotine content cigarettesResultsNo significant differencesDaily cigarette smokersBrief smoking abstinenceRationaleThe purposeCigarette smokersCompensatory smokingSmoking abstinenceReproductive ageAcute effectsContent cigarettesUntoward effectsAffective disordersLow dosesResearch cigarettesDisadvantaged womenDependence potential