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Editorial: Locus of Control: Antecedents, Consequences and Interventions Using Rotter's Definition by Nowicki, Stephen, Iles-Caven, Yasmin, Kalechstein, Ari, Golding, Jean

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Methamphetamine Dependence Is Associated With Neurocognitive Impairment in the Initial Phases of Abstinence by Kalechstein, Ari D, Newton, Thomas F, Green, Michael

“…This study documented the association between neurocognitive impairment and methamphetamine dependence in a sample of 27 methamphetamine-dependent individuals…”
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The Relationship Between Premorbid IQ and Neurocognitive Functioning in Individuals With Cocaine Use Disorders by Mahoney, James J., Kalechstein, Ari D., De Marco, Anthony P., Newton, Thomas F., De La Garza, Richard

“…Objective: To determine whether premorbid IQ mediates performance on neurocognitive tests in individuals diagnosed with cocaine use disorder (CUD). Method:…”
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Modafinil Administration Improves Working Memory in Methamphetamine-Dependent Individuals Who Demonstrate Baseline Impairment by Kalechstein, Ari D., De La Garza, II, Richard, Newton, Thomas F.

“…Modafinil improves working memory in healthy subjects and individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, though the…”
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The limited impact that cocaine use patterns have on neurocognitive functioning in individuals with cocaine use disorder by Mahoney, James J, Kalechstein, Ari D, Newton, Thomas F, De La Garza, Richard

“…It is well-documented in the literature that cocaine use is associated with neurocognitive impairment. The manner in which patterns of cocaine use, such as…”
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Preliminary findings of the effects of rivastigmine, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, on working memory in cocaine-dependent volunteers by Mahoney, James J., Kalechstein, Ari D., Verrico, Christopher D., Arnoudse, Nicholas M., Shapiro, Benjamin A., De La Garza, Richard

“…Long-term cocaine use is a risk factor for the onset of neurocognitive impairment. This study sought to determine whether the cholinesterase inhibitor…”
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The relationship between impulsivity and craving in cocaine- and methamphetamine-dependent volunteers by Tziortzis, Desey, Mahoney, James J., Kalechstein, Ari D., Newton, Thomas F., La Garza, Richard De

“…Impulsivity and craving have been independently hypothesized to contribute to sustained drug use and relapse in addiction. The primary focus of this project…”
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Short-term, low-dose varenicline administration enhances information processing speed in methamphetamine-dependent users by Kalechstein, Ari D., Mahoney, James J., Verrico, Christopher D., De La Garza, Richard

“…Long-term, high-dose methamphetamine (METH) use is associated with decrements in neurocognition and, given the association between impaired neurocognition and…”
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MDMA use and neurocognition: a meta-analytic review by Kalechstein, Ari D, De La Garza, 2nd, Richard, Mahoney, 3rd, James J, Fantegrossi, William E, Newton, Thomas F

“…To determine the association between MDMA misuse and neurocognition using meta-analysis. Separate analyses were conducted based on two sets of…”
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A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of olanzapine for the treatment of video poker pathological gamblers by Fong, Timothy, Kalechstein, Ari, Bernhard, Bo, Rosenthal, Richard, Rugle, Lori

“…Emerging evidence suggests that dopaminergic and serotonergic functioning are altered in pathological gamblers; yet, there are no FDA-approved medications for…”
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Theories of Addiction: Methamphetamine Users' Explanations for Continuing Drug Use and Relapse by Newton, Thomas F., De La Garza, Richard, Kalechstein, Ari D., Tziortzis, Desey, Jacobsen, Caitlin A.

“…A variety of preclinical models have been constructed to emphasize unique aspects of addiction-like behavior. These include Negative Reinforcement ("Pain…”
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Acute modafinil exposure reduces daytime sleepiness in abstinent methamphetamine-dependent volunteers by Mahoney, James J., Jackson, Brian J., Kalechstein, Ari D., De La Garza, Richard, Chang, Lee C., Newton, Thomas F.

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of acute, oral modafinil (200 mg) exposure on daytime sleepiness in methamphetamine (Meth)-dependent…”
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Predicting adherence to treatment for methamphetamine dependence from neuropsychological and drug use variables by Dean, Andy C, London, Edythe D, Sugar, Catherine A, Kitchen, Christina M.R, Swanson, Aimee-Noelle, Heinzerling, Keith G, Kalechstein, Ari D, Shoptaw, Steven

“…Abstract Although some individuals who abuse methamphetamine have considerable cognitive deficits, no prior studies have examined whether neurocognitive…”
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Presence and Persistence of Psychotic Symptoms in Cocaine- versus Methamphetamine-Dependent Participants by Mahoney, James J., Kalechstein, Ari D., De La Garza, Richard, Newton, Thomas F.

“…The primary objective of this study was to compare and contrast psychotic symptoms reported by cocaine- and methamphetamine-dependent individuals. Participants…”
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Acute, low-dose methamphetamine administration improves attention/information processing speed and working memory in methamphetamine-dependent individuals displaying poorer cognitive performance at baseline by Mahoney, James J., Jackson, Brian J., Kalechstein, Ari D., De La Garza, Richard, Newton, Thomas F.

“…Abstinent methamphetamine (Meth) dependent individuals demonstrate poorer performance on tests sensitive to attention/information processing speed, learning…”
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Methamphetamine Abstinence Syndrome: Preliminary Findings by Newton, Thomas F., Kalechstein, Ari D., Duran, Sonia, Vansluis, Nicolette, Ling, Walter

“…Retrospective reports suggest that chronic use of methamphetamine is associated with a prolonged abstinence syndrome; however, there are no prospective studies…”
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Pathological Gamblers Demonstrate Frontal Lobe Impairment Consistent With That of Methamphetamine-Dependent Individuals by Kalechstein, Ari D, Fong, Timothy, Rosenthal, Richard J, Davis, Alice, Vanyo, Heidi, Newton, Thomas F

“…Using tests that are frequently administered by neuropsychologists, the authors investigated whether pathological gambling is associated with frontal lobe…”
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Cocaine and methamphetamine produce different patterns of subjective and cardiovascular effects by Newton, Thomas F., De La Garza, Richard, Kalechstein, Ari D., Nestor, Liam

“…The stimulant effects of cocaine and methamphetamine are mediated by changes in synaptic concentrations of brain monoamines; however, the drugs alter monoamine…”
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Quantitative EEG Abnormalities are Associated With Memory Impairment in Recently Abstinent Methamphetamine-Dependent Individuals by Kalechstein, Ari D, De La Garza, Richard, Newton, Thomas F, Green, Michael F, Cook, Ian A, Leuchter, Andrew F

“…This study examined the association between brain electrical activity, measured using quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG), and performance on measures…”
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Quantitative EEG abnormalities in recently abstinent methamphetamine dependent individuals by Newton, Thomas F, Cook, Ian A, Kalechstein, Ari D, Duran, Sonia, Monroy, Franz, Ling, Walter, Leuchter, Andrew F

“…Objective: Methamphetamine exposure is associated with long-lasting reductions in markers for dopaminergic neurons in preclinical models and probably in…”
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