Stephanie Wemm, PhD
Associate Research Scientist, PsychiatryCards
About
Research
Publications
2025
Stress and Addictive Disorders: Drug- and Stressor-related Effects on Stress Biological and Psychological Response
Wemm S, Pearlman M, Sinha R. Stress and Addictive Disorders: Drug- and Stressor-related Effects on Stress Biological and Psychological Response. 2025, 145-162. DOI: 10.4135/9781529673913.n10.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2024
S143 Traumatic Events, Chronic Pain, and Multiple Substance Use in Women With Poly-Substance Use Disorder
Fogelman N, Tate M, Wemm S, Vacey E, Bera S, Hermes G, Swain J, Fox H, Sinha R. S143 Traumatic Events, Chronic Pain, and Multiple Substance Use in Women With Poly-Substance Use Disorder. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2024, 260: 110254. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2023.110254.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchM68 Individuals With Cannabis Use Disorder Display Altered Parasympathetic HRV During Waking and Sleeping Hours Relative to Light Cannabis Users
Pearlman M, Wemm S, Pearlman M, Liston J, Sinha R. M68 Individuals With Cannabis Use Disorder Display Altered Parasympathetic HRV During Waking and Sleeping Hours Relative to Light Cannabis Users. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2024, 260: 110348. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2023.110348.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe effects of simultaneous alcohol and cannabis use on subjective drug effects: A narrative review across methodologies
Bedillion M, Claus E, Wemm S, Fox H, Ansell E. The effects of simultaneous alcohol and cannabis use on subjective drug effects: A narrative review across methodologies. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2024, 48: 988-999. PMID: 38641546, PMCID: PMC11238947, DOI: 10.1111/acer.15322.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSAM useDrug effectsNaturalistic studySimultaneous alcoholSubstance useCombined effects of alcoholSubstance use disordersEffects of alcoholSubstance use historyFrequent substance useIndividual's subjective experienceReport drinking alcoholCannabis useNaturalistic settingsImpaired cognitionCannabisNarrative reviewYoung adultsDrinking alcoholSubjective experienceRecall biasUse historyIdentifying individualsAlcoholDisordersSubstance use patterns, quantities, and associated risk factors in women with polysubstance misuse
Fogelman N, Tate M, Wemm S, Sullivan L, Hart R, Vacey E, Fox H, Sinha R. Substance use patterns, quantities, and associated risk factors in women with polysubstance misuse. Addiction Biology 2024, 29: 10.1111/adb.13390. PMID: 38619491, PMCID: PMC11017971, DOI: 10.1111/adb.13390.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolysubstance useDepressive symptomsSubstance use patternsDrug cravingRisk factorsPatterns of polysubstance useSingle substance useAssociated with polysubstance usePlacebo-controlled studyHigher cravingGuanfacine treatmentCross-sectional observational studyPolysubstance use patternsCraving managementLife eventsCravingPolysubstance misuseSubstance useOpioid amountsPain ratingsStress/traumaObservational studyAnxietyPainPolysubstance
2023
Cumulative adversity and emotion dysregulation effects on suicidal ideation and attempts in a community sample
Tate M, Sinha R, Wemm S. Cumulative adversity and emotion dysregulation effects on suicidal ideation and attempts in a community sample. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2023, 170: 277-282. PMID: 38183699, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2023.12.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEmotion dysregulationCumulative adversityCommunity adultsLifetime traumaLife eventsSuicidal ideationNonacceptance of emotionsHigher emotion dysregulationSuicide attemptsHighest cumulative stressMajor life eventsConcurrent suicidal ideationRecent life eventsTraumatic eventsDifficult emotionsEmotional responsesLife traumaCommunity sampleTrauma historyAdversityChronic stressorsNonacceptanceSuicidal thoughtsCumulative stressEmotionsPatients with AUD exhibit dampened heart rate variability during sleep as compared to social drinkers
Wemm S, Golden M, Martins J, Fogelman N, Sinha R. Patients with AUD exhibit dampened heart rate variability during sleep as compared to social drinkers. Alcohol And Alcoholism 2023, 58: 653-661. PMID: 37756494, PMCID: PMC10642609, DOI: 10.1093/alcalc/agad061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol use disorderHeart rate variabilitySocial drinkersAUD groupChronic heavy alcohol useRate variabilityLife-threatening cardiovascular diseaseHRV measuresPatient-related symptomsPatient-reported symptomsHF/LF ratioSevere alcohol use disorderNervous system processesHeavy alcohol useParasympathetic dysfunctionCardiovascular diseaseHeart rate monitoringObservational studySleep difficultiesHeart rateParasympathetic activationUse disordersRSA amplitudeCardiovascular systemDays of monitoringThe effects of impulsivity and near misses on persistence in play on a slot machine
Broussard J, Wemm S, Brock S, Wulfert E. The effects of impulsivity and near misses on persistence in play on a slot machine. International Gambling Studies 2023, 24: 113-126. DOI: 10.1080/14459795.2023.2199052.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Daily Stress Predicts Later Drinking Initiation via Craving in Heavier Social Drinkers: A Prospective In-Field Daily Diary Study
Wemm SE, Tennen H, Sinha R, Seo D. Daily Stress Predicts Later Drinking Initiation via Craving in Heavier Social Drinkers: A Prospective In-Field Daily Diary Study. Journal Of Psychopathology And Clinical Science 2022, 131: 780-792. PMID: 36048091, PMCID: PMC9561019, DOI: 10.1037/abn0000771.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConfinement effects on older adults using ecological momentary assessment in the U.S.
Cheong S, Black A, Wemm S. Confinement effects on older adults using ecological momentary assessment in the U.S. Journal Of Affective Disorders Reports 2022, 9: 100358. DOI: 10.1016/j.jadr.2022.100358.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
Clinical Trials
Current Trials
Investigating real-world stress-related mechanisms in heavy cannabis users
HIC ID2000034321RolePrincipal InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date12/31/2024Recruiting ParticipantsNovel Real-world Methods in Social Drinkers and AUD (ALR)
HIC ID2000031842RolePrincipal InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date12/31/2023Recruiting ParticipantsGenderBothAge18+ years