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
2021
Effects of Reduced Nicotine Content Cigarettes on Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide and Self-Reported Respiratory Health Outcomes Among Smokers With Psychiatric Conditions or Socioeconomic Disadvantage
Oliver A, DeSarno M, Irvin C, Kaminsky D, Tidey J, Sigmon S, Heil S, Gaalema D, Lee D, Bunn J, Davis D, Streck J, Gallagher T, Higgins S. Effects of Reduced Nicotine Content Cigarettes on Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide and Self-Reported Respiratory Health Outcomes Among Smokers With Psychiatric Conditions or Socioeconomic Disadvantage. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2021, 24: 135-140. PMID: 34255068, PMCID: PMC8826384, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntab145.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid use disorderRespiratory health questionnaireFeNO levelsAffective disordersSocioeconomic disadvantageContent cigarettesEpithelial healthHealth outcomesSignificant dose-related changesReduced nicotine content cigarettesNicotine contentNitric oxideAssociations of FeNOHealthy respiratory systemHigher FeNO levelsSmoking-related decreaseSmoking-related reductionRespiratory health outcomesDose-related changesCigarette nicotine contentNicotine content cigarettesAdverse health outcomesAdult daily smokersCombustible tobacco useFeNO changes
2020
Comparing participant estimated demand intensity on the cigarette Purchase Task to consumption when usual-brand cigarettes were provided free
Nighbor T, Barrows A, Bunn J, DeSarno M, Oliver A, Coleman S, Davis D, Streck J, Reed E, Reed D, Higgins S. Comparing participant estimated demand intensity on the cigarette Purchase Task to consumption when usual-brand cigarettes were provided free. Preventive Medicine 2020, 140: 106221. PMID: 32717262, PMCID: PMC7680356, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2020.106221.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUsual brand cigarettesSmoking ratesCigarette purchase taskSmoking riskFree cigarettesCo-morbid psychiatric conditionsAdult smokersGreater cigarettesInteractive voice response systemPsychiatric conditionsVoice response systemCigarettesOlder adultsAddiction potentialSocioeconomic disadvantageGroup differencesHypothetical cigarette purchase taskGreater educational attainmentPresent studyPurchase taskParticipantsDaysRiskSmokersEducational attainment
2019
Response 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