A preliminary investigation into the effects of doxazosin on cognitive functioning in tobacco‐deprived and ‐satiated smokers
Roberts W, Verplaetse TL, Moore KE, Oberleitner LM, McKee SA. A preliminary investigation into the effects of doxazosin on cognitive functioning in tobacco‐deprived and ‐satiated smokers. Human Psychopharmacology Clinical And Experimental 2018, 33: e2660. PMID: 29878501, PMCID: PMC5995328, DOI: 10.1002/hup.2660.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContinuous performance taskInhibitory controlCognitive functioningPerformance taskTobacco withdrawalEffects of doxazosinSustained attentionCognitive performanceWithdrawal symptomsCognitive AssessmentSmoking outcomesMost measuresSelf-reported withdrawal symptomsReaction timeTaskParticipantsFunctioningPredrug levelsΑ1 antagonistTitration periodGreater improvementDoxazosinSmokingSymptomsPreliminary investigationEffects of Varenicline on Cognitive Performance in Heavy Drinkers: Dose-Response Effects and Associations With Drinking Outcomes
Roberts W, McKee SA. Effects of Varenicline on Cognitive Performance in Heavy Drinkers: Dose-Response Effects and Associations With Drinking Outcomes. Experimental And Clinical Psychopharmacology 2018, 26: 49-57. PMID: 29389170, PMCID: PMC5797996, DOI: 10.1037/pha0000161.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol use disorderCognitive functioningCognitive assessment batteryContinuous performance taskAdult heavy drinkersSignificant indirect effectUse disordersReaction timeEffects of vareniclinePerformance taskHeavy drinkersCognitive outcomesAssessment BatteryHuman laboratory experimentsCognitive functionMediation analysisDrinking outcomesMemoryLess drinkingAlcohol useDrinking behaviorIndirect effectsLaboratory sessionsDrinking taskVarenicline dose