2023
Diagnostic group differences and exploratory sex differences in intrinsic connectivity during fMRI Stroop in individuals with and without cocaine use disorder
Zakiniaeiz Y, Lacadie C, Macdonald-Gagnon G, DeVito E, Potenza M. Diagnostic group differences and exploratory sex differences in intrinsic connectivity during fMRI Stroop in individuals with and without cocaine use disorder. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2023, 251: 110962. PMID: 37716288, PMCID: PMC10557108, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2023.110962.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBrainBrain MappingCocaineFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleSex CharacteristicsStroop TestSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsCocaine use disorderCognitive controlStroop performanceIntrinsic connectivityStroop task performanceFMRI Stroop taskDiagnostic groupsUse disordersDiagnostic group differencesMain effectHealthy comparison subjectsStroop effectStroop taskBehavioral resultsTask performanceFrontal gyrusIntrinsic connectivity distributionPrefrontal cortexAuditory areasGroup differencesBrain connectivityCingulate gyrusStroopBehavioral differencesHC group
2017
Atomoxetine in abstinent cocaine users: Cognitive, subjective and cardiovascular effects
DeVito EE, Herman AI, Konkus NS, Zhang H, Sofuoglu M. Atomoxetine in abstinent cocaine users: Cognitive, subjective and cardiovascular effects. Pharmacology Biochemistry And Behavior 2017, 159: 55-61. PMID: 28716656, PMCID: PMC5573182, DOI: 10.1016/j.pbb.2017.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic Uptake InhibitorsAdultAffectAtomoxetine HydrochlorideAttentionCocaine-Related DisordersCognitionCross-Over StudiesDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHemodynamicsHumansInhibition, PsychologicalMaleMemory, Short-TermMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsSex CharacteristicsConceptsCocaine use disorderMeasures of attentionAbstinent cocaine usersSubjective drug effectsHuman laboratory studiesResponse inhibitionCognitive enhancementAbstinent individualsCognitive enhancersBehavioral treatmentAddictive processClinical populationsAtomoxetineCognitive impairmentNorepinephrine transporter inhibitorUse disordersCocaine usersCardiovascular effectsMoodMedication effectsPoor clinical outcomeDose-dependent effectIndividualsDrug effectsMemory
2015
Intravenous Nicotine Self-Administration in Smokers: Dose–Response Function and Sex Differences
Jensen KP, DeVito EE, Valentine G, Gueorguieva R, Sofuoglu M. Intravenous Nicotine Self-Administration in Smokers: Dose–Response Function and Sex Differences. Neuropsychopharmacology 2015, 41: 2034-2040. PMID: 26717881, PMCID: PMC4908640, DOI: 10.1038/npp.2015.373.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlood pressureHeart rateFemale smokersRandomized double-blind crossover designDouble-blind crossover designSubjective effectsTobacco-dependent subjectsSex differencesDiastolic blood pressureIntravenous Nicotine Self-AdministrationSelf-administration ratesNicotine Self-AdministrationDose-response functionNicotine dosesNicotine doseTobacco dependenceIntravenous nicotineCrossover designSelf-AdministrationReinforcement thresholdSmokersInfusionNicotineForced-choice trialsAversive responses
2014
Gender differences in clinical outcomes for cocaine dependence: Randomized clinical trials of behavioral therapy and disulfiram
DeVito EE, Babuscio TA, Nich C, Ball SA, Carroll KM. Gender differences in clinical outcomes for cocaine dependence: Randomized clinical trials of behavioral therapy and disulfiram. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2014, 145: 156-167. PMID: 25457739, PMCID: PMC4268325, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.10.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRandomized clinical trialsClinical trialsClinical outcomesTreatment outcomesCocaine dependenceBehavioral therapyBehavioral treatment conditionsPoor treatment outcomesEvidence-based treatmentsGender differencesWidespread clinical implementationPoor outcomePharmacological treatmentMedication conditionAddiction pharmacotherapyCocaine useSecondary analysisBehavioral treatmentClinical implementationWomenCareful assessmentDisulfiramOutcomesTrialsMen
2013
Neural Correlates of Impulsivity in Healthy Males and Females with Family Histories of Alcoholism
DeVito EE, Meda SA, Jiantonio R, Potenza MN, Krystal JH, Pearlson GD. Neural Correlates of Impulsivity in Healthy Males and Females with Family Histories of Alcoholism. Neuropsychopharmacology 2013, 38: 1854-1863. PMID: 23584260, PMCID: PMC3746701, DOI: 10.1038/npp.2013.92.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol use measuresNeural correlatesFHP individualsImpulse controlHigher self-reported impulsivityGreater BOLD signalFHN groupSelf-reported impulsivityAlcohol useInferior frontal gyrusLeft anterior insulaUse measuresImpulsivity factorsAnterior insulaFrontal gyrusGreater activationImpulsivityAddictive disordersNeural systemsScanner measuresSuccessful inhibitionBOLD signalSex differencesBehavioral traitsAddiction