2018
The Cholinergic System as a Treatment Target for Opioid Use Disorder
Jensen KP, DeVito EE, Yip S, Carroll KM, Sofuoglu M. The Cholinergic System as a Treatment Target for Opioid Use Disorder. CNS Drugs 2018, 32: 981-996. PMID: 30259415, PMCID: PMC6314885, DOI: 10.1007/s40263-018-0572-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCholinergic systemUse disordersTreatment targetsOpioid use disorder epidemicCentral nervous system functionTreatment of OUDEffects of acetylcholineOpioid use disorderTobacco use disorderNervous system functionOpioid medicationsDegrade acetylcholineCurrent treatmentOpioid overdosesPreclinical studiesMedicationsAcetylcholineCholinesterase inhibitorsAlzheimer's diseaseNew treatmentsAccidental deathGlobal healthTreatmentOUDDisease
2016
Cognitive Function as a Transdiagnostic Treatment Target in Stimulant Use Disorders
Sofuoglu M, DeVito EE, Waters AJ, Carroll KM. Cognitive Function as a Transdiagnostic Treatment Target in Stimulant Use Disorders. Journal Of Dual Diagnosis 2016, 12: 90-106. PMID: 26828702, PMCID: PMC4837011, DOI: 10.1080/15504263.2016.1146383.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStimulant use disorderTransdiagnostic treatment targetExecutive controlAutomatic processCognitive impairmentUse disordersAddictive behaviorsCognitive functionDual-process modelCognitive behavioral therapyMaintenance of addictionCertain cognitive impairmentsPoor treatment retentionTreatment targetsAttentional biasApproach biasCognitive rehabilitationResponse inhibitionCognitive enhancementSustained attentionBehavioral therapyBehavioral treatmentAnxiety disordersBehavioral approachRates of lifetime
2013
A preliminary investigation of Stroop-related intrinsic connectivity in cocaine dependence: associations with treatment outcomes
Mitchell MR, Balodis IM, DeVito EE, Lacadie CM, Yeston J, Scheinost D, Constable RT, Carroll KM, Potenza MN. A preliminary investigation of Stroop-related intrinsic connectivity in cocaine dependence: associations with treatment outcomes. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2013, 39: 392-402. PMID: 24200209, PMCID: PMC3827911, DOI: 10.3109/00952990.2013.841711.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreatment outcomesComparison subjectsCocaine-dependent patientsIntrinsic connectivityCocaine dependenceSubstantia nigraVentral striatumTreatment-seeking cocaine-dependent patientsHealthy comparison subjectsPotential treatment targetGreater intrinsic connectivityRegional brain activationCocaine-dependent groupIntrinsic connectivity analysesNon-addicted individualsBasal gangliaInferior frontal gyrusCocaine-dependent individualsTreatment targetsFMRI Stroop taskSubcortical regionsCocaine abstinenceBrain regionsAnterior insulaFrontal gyrus