Kelly Young-Wolff, PhD, MPH

kelly.c.young-wolff@kp.org

Kaiser Permanente Researcher Profiles

Young-Wolff, Kelly

Kelly C. Young-Wolff, PhD, MPH, is a licensed clinical psychologist and research scientist at the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research. She is also an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco; Adjunct Lecturer in Medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine; and Professor, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine.

Dr. Young-Wolff’s research focuses on substance use, focusing specifically on cannabis use among pregnant persons and on the impact of changes in local, state, and national policy. Her research interests also include investigating how stress and trauma, genetic factors, and health-related policies shape disparities in the onset and course of drug and alcohol abuse, tobacco use, and psychiatric disorders. She is also interested in conducting research to inform the development of effective behavioral interventions for complex patients with multiple co-occurring psychiatric and addictive disorders.

She is the chapter lead on an upcoming U.S. Surgeon General report related to tobacco and serves on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s ad hoc committee on the public health consequences of changes in cannabis policy. Dr. Young-Wolff’s portfolio also includes studies of intimate partner violence and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), for which the California Surgeon General invited her to be a member of the ACEs Aware Evaluation and Evidence Advisory Committee.

Dr. Young-Wolff has received four R01 grants from the National Institute on Drug Abuse as well as grants from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the California Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program. She was selected for the 2022 Young Professional Award by the Maternal and Child Health Section of the American Public Health Association.

Dr. Young-Wolff received her BA in psychology and anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley, and her MPH and doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Southern California. She completed her NIDA-funded predoctoral fellowship at Yale University in the Department of Psychiatry and her NHLBI-funded postdoctoral fellowship at the Stanford Prevention Research Center in the Stanford School of Medicine.

Current Positions

  • Research Scientist III, Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California
  • Adjunct Associate Professor, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Psychiatry
  • Adjunct Lecturer in Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine
  • Professor, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine

Section Affiliations

Primary Research Interests

  • Disparities in the onset and course of drug and alcohol abuse, tobacco use, and psychiatric disorders
  • Behavioral interventions for individuals with multiple, co-occurring psychiatric and addictive disorders

Studies

Modes of Cannabis Administration and Polysubstance Use among Women Before and During Pregnancy

Despite increasing rates of prenatal cannabis use, little is known about how women administer cannabis before and during pregnancy; various modes may be associated with different THC levels and exposures to other substances such as tobacco. This study expands on our collaboration with the Kaiser Permanente Early Start program to examine patterns and trends in modes of cannabis administration; how modes relate to socio-demographics, clinical characteristics, and polysubstance use; and how pre-pregnancy modes relate to risk of prenatal cannabis use.

Investigator: Young-Wolff, Kelly

Funder: National Institute on Drug Abuse

2021 Smoking and COVID-19 Onset and Severity in a US Integrated Healthcare Delivery System

This study examines 1) whether cigarette smoking and nicotine vaping are associated with elevated risk for onset of COVID-19 infection and worse disease severity, and 2) whether risks associated with cigarette smoking and nicotine vaping are greater among health disparity populations and those with smoking-related chronic health conditions.

Investigator: Young-Wolff, Kelly

Funder: Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program

2021 Health Equity Research Supplement to Conduct Focus Groups with Black and White Women who Self-Report Cannabis Use During Pregnancy

Qualitative data are critically needed to better understand knowledge gaps, preferences, and social and cultural factors that differentially contribute to prenatal cannabis use among Black and White women. To address these important gaps in knowledge, we will conduct race-matched virtual focus groups with Black and White pregnant women who self-report cannabis use during pregnancy to learn more about what drives prenatal cannabis use, women’s understanding of harms, and barriers to quitting to inform better education and intervention materials.

Investigator: Young-Wolff, Kelly

Funder: Kaiser Permanente Division of Research

Assessing the Impact of Cannabis Legalization on Adolescent Cannabis Use and Cannabis-Related Health Conditions

Recreational cannabis legalization (RCL) has high potential to lead to increases in adolescent cannabis use and related health conditions, but few studies have examined this question and results are mixed. Using data from adolescents in KPNC”s large integrated health care delivery system from 2015-2023, we aim to: 1) Test whether RCL in California in 2018 is associated with increases in rates of cannabis use and related health conditions, 2) Examine whether post-RCL changes in rates of cannabis use and related health conditions vary among demographic and clinical subgroups, and 3) Conduct interviews with addiction medicine clinicians to understand how RCL impacts adolescent cannabis use and treatment from the provider perspective.

Investigator: Young-Wolff, Kelly

Funder: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Maternal Marijuana Use During Pregnancy, Marijuana Legalization, and Adverse Obstetrical and Neonatal Outcomes: A 12-year Cohort Study (COVID-19 Revision)

As of March 26, 2020, there have been more than 80,000 cases and 1,000 deaths in the US due to COVID-19. Because it attacks the lungs, COVID-19 could be an especially serious threat to those who smoke or vape tobacco or cannabis. This study will use data from the Kaiser Permanente Northern California universal prenatal substance use screening program to examine whether women who use substances before or during pregnancy are at increased risk for COVID-19 onset and progression. We will also look at whether prenatal substance use rates rise during the pandemic overall or within certain subgroups, such as women with depression, anxiety, or low socioeconomic status.

Investigator: Young-Wolff, Kelly

Funder: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Smoking as a Risk Factor for COVID-19 Onset and Severity

This pilot study will use data from Kaiser Permanente Northern California electronic health records to examine whether current and former smokers are at elevated risk for COVID-19 infection and disease severity relative to never smokers. We will also look at whether any associations between smoking status and COVID-19 onset or severity are moderated by smoking-related chronic conditions or socio-demographic factors.

Investigator: Young-Wolff, Kelly

Funder: Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program

Impact of In Utero Marijuana Exposure on Neurodevelopment, Behavior and Mental Health: A Longitudinal Birth Cohort Study

This study will investigate whether maternal prenatal marijuana use increases the risk of impairments in a child’s executive functioning and mental health, after accounting for other factors such as tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use; socioeconomic status, and maternal mental health postpartum. We will look at both the independent effects of prenatal marijuana use and the synergistic effects of concomitant substance use as well as differential effects by infant sex.

Investigator: Avalos, Lyndsay; Young-Wolff, Kelly

Funder: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Maternal Marijuana Use During Pregnancy, Marijuana Legalization, and Adverse Obstetrical and Neonatal Outcomes: A 12-year Cohort Study

The goal of this application is to examine the association between maternal marijuana use during pregnancy and adverse obstetrical and neonatal outcomes. We aim to: 1) Examine trends in prenatal marijuana use following the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes in California; 2) Assess whether maternal marijuana use during pregnancy is associated with the risk of adverse maternal health and pregnancy outcomes; and 3) Assess whether maternal marijuana use during pregnancy is associated with the risk of adverse fetal and neonatal outcomes.

Investigator: Young-Wolff, Kelly; Avalos, Lyndsay

Funder: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Identifying Risk Factors for Prenatal Substance and Polysubstance Use

The overarching goal of this K01 study is to identify recent trends in prenatal substance use and develop data-driven, evidence-based, generalizable predictive models to identify women at greatest risk for continued substance use in pregnancy. Specifically, we aim to: 1) Comprehensively establish trends in prenatal substance and polysubstance use (2009-2017); 2) Develop predictive statistical models of clinical and demographic characteristics to identify women at greatest risk for continuing to use substances during pregnancy; and 3) Conduct qualitative interviews with women who quit vs. persisted in substance use during pregnancy.

Investigator: Young-Wolff, Kelly

Funder: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Feasibility of Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) in a Prenatal Population

This study examines the feasibility and acceptability of adopting ACEs screening in two Kaiser Permanente Northern California women’s health clinics. Results of this patient- and clinician-focused study will inform the viability of implementing ACEs screening as part of usual prenatal care and can be used to develop improved screening protocols.

Investigator: Young-Wolff, Kelly

Funder: Northern California Community Benefit Programs

Impact of Health Reform on Smoking and Treatment Utilization

The overall objective of this study is to examine how the implementation of landmark health care legislation has impacted the population of smokers in a private health care delivery system, their treatment utilization, and their smoking cessation outcomes over time. New insured smokers through Medicaid expansion and CA exchanges are likely to be a vulnerable group, with a higher prevalence of comorbidities, and unique barriers to utilization of tobacco treatment. The study is designed to test whether newly insured patients have a higher percentage of comorbidities and differential use of tobacco cessation counseling. Further, the study will test whether variation in benefit plan and coverage among post-ACA new member smokers differentially impacts tobacco cessation counseling utilization and smoking cessation outcomes longitudinally.

Investigator: Young-Wolff, Kelly

Funder: Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program

Implementation and Effectiveness of a Perioperative Smoking Cessation Program

This study assesses the implementation and effectiveness of a perioperative smoking cessation intervention integrated into usual care for patients who smoke who are scheduled for elective surgery. Results will inform the feasibility of a real-world intervention in day-to-day practice that could be easily implemented in most perioperative settings.

Investigator: Young-Wolff, Kelly

Funder: Northern California Community Benefit Programs

Publications

Clinician perspectives on adolescent cannabis-related beliefs and behaviors following recreational cannabis legalization

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C;Does, Monique B;Mian, Maha N;Sterling, Stacy A;Satre, Derek D;Campbell, Cynthia I;Silver, Lynn D;Alexeeff, Stacey E;Cunningham, Sarah F;Asyyed, Asma;Altschuler, Andrea

Addict Behav. 2024 Sep;156:108046. Epub 2024-04-27.

PubMed abstract

Association of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience With Depression and Anxiety During Pregnancy

Authors: Watson, Carey R;Eaton, Abigail;Campbell, Cynthia I;Alexeeff, Stacey E;Avalos, Lyndsay A;Ridout, Kathryn K;Young-Wolff, Kelly C

Obstet Gynecol. 2024 May 01;143(5):707-710. Epub 2024-02-29.

PubMed abstract

Letter to the Editor: Snoop Dogg’s Announcement to “Give Up Smoke” Has Fans Reevaluating Their Own Patterns of Cannabis Use

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C;Iturralde, Esti

Cannabis Cannabinoid Res. 2024 Apr 17.

PubMed abstract

Implementation and Evaluation of Adverse Childhood Experiences Screening in Pediatrics and Obstetrics Settings

Authors: Watson, Carey R;Young-Wolff, Kelly C;Negriff, Sonya;Dumke, Kelly;DiGangi, Mercie

Perm J. 2024 Mar 15;28(1):180-187. Epub 2024-01-29.

PubMed abstract

Intentions to Use Cannabis Postpartum: A Qualitative Study of Pregnant Individuals Who Used Cannabis During Early Pregnancy

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C;Iturralde, Esti;Foti, Tara R;et al.

J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2024 Feb 24.

PubMed abstract

A patient activation intervention in primary care for patients with chronic pain on long term opioid therapy: results from a randomized control trial

Authors: Does, Monique B;Adams, Sara R;Kline-Simon, Andrea H;Marino, Catherine;Charvat-Aguilar, Nancy;Weisner, Constance M;Rubinstein, Andrea L;Ghadiali, Murtuza;Cowan, Penney;Young-Wolff, Kelly C;Campbell, Cynthia I

BMC Health Serv Res. 2024 Jan 22;24(1):112. Epub 2024-01-22.

PubMed abstract

Agreement Between Self-reports and Urine Toxicology Measures of Illicit Methamphetamine and Cocaine Use During Early Pregnancy

Authors: Sujan, Ayesha C;Avalos, Lyndsay A;Young-Wolff, Kelly C;Young-Wolff, Kelly C;et al.

J Addict Med. 2024 Jan-Feb 01;18(1):28-32. Epub 2023-10-05.

PubMed abstract

Clinical impacts of an integrated electronic health record-based smoking cessation intervention during hospitalisation

Authors: Banerjee, Somalee;Alabaster, Amy;Adams, Alyce S;Fogelberg, Renee;Patel, Nihar;Young-Wolff, Kelly

BMJ Open. 2023 Dec 06;13(12):e068629. Epub 2023-12-06.

PubMed abstract

Neonatal Outcomes Associated with In Utero Cannabis Exposure: A Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study

Authors: Avalos, Lyndsay A;Adams, Sara R;Alexeeff, Stacey E;Oberman, Nina R;Does, Monique B;Ansley, Deborah;Goler, Nancy;Padon, Alisa A;Silver, Lynn D;Young-Wolff, Kelly C

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Nov 18.

PubMed abstract

Exploring preferences for different modes of cannabis use during early pregnancy: A qualitative study

Authors: Mian, Maha N;Foti, Tara R;Green, Andrea;Iturralde, Esti;Altschuler, Andrea;Does, Monique B;Jackson-Morris, Melanie;Adams, Sara R;Satre, Derek D;Ansley, Deborah;Young-Wolff, Kelly C

Addict Behav. 2023 Nov;146:107812. Epub 2023-07-20.

PubMed abstract

Association between maternal prenatal cannabis use and missed child preventive care visits in an integrated health care delivery system in Northern California

Authors: Avalos, Lyndsay A;Oberman, Nina;Alexeeff, Stacey E;Croen, Lisa A;Adams, Sara R;Davignon, Meghan;Young-Wolff, Kelly C

Prev Med. 2023 Oct;175:107716. Epub 2023-09-28.

PubMed abstract

Patient Perceptions of Prenatal Cannabis Use and Implications for Clinicians

Authors: Foti, Tara R;Green, Andrea;Altschuler, Andrea;Iturralde, Esti;Does, Monique B;Jackson-Morris, Melanie;Adams, Sara R;Goler, Nancy;Ansley, Deborah;Conway, Amy;Young-Wolff, Kelly C

Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Aug 10.

PubMed abstract

Associations between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Prenatal Mental Health and Substance Use

Authors: Foti, Tara R;Watson, Carey;Adams, Sara R;Rios, Normelena;Staunton, Mary;Wei, Julia;Sterling, Stacy A;Ridout, Kathryn K;Young-Wolff, Kelly C

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Jul 04;20(13). Epub 2023-07-04.

PubMed abstract

Current tobacco smoking and risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and hospitalization: Evaluating the role of socio-demographic factors and comorbidities

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C;Slama, Natalie;Sakoda, Lori C;Prochaska, Judith J;Fogelberg, Renee;Alexeeff, Stacey E

Prev Med. 2023 Jul;172:107523. Epub 2023-04-26.

PubMed abstract

Cannabis use, cannabis use disorder and mental health disorders among pregnant and postpartum women in the US: A nationally representative study

Authors: Brown, Qiana L;Shmulewitz, Dvora;Sarvet, Aaron L;Young-Wolff, Kelly C;Howard, Tyriesa;Hasin, Deborah S

Drug Alcohol Depend. 2023 Jul 01;248:109940. Epub 2023-05-22.

PubMed abstract

Patterns of Substance Use During Early Pregnancy and Associations With Behavioral Health Characteristics

Authors: Sujan, Ayesha C;Alexeeff, Stacey E;Slama, Natalie;Avalos, Lyndsay A;Adams, Sara R;Conway, Amy;Ansley, Deborah;Young-Wolff, Kelly C

J Addict Med. 2023 May-Jun 01;17(3):e141-e147. Epub 2022-10-16.

PubMed abstract

Cannabis use for medical reasons among patients in a large California health care system after legalization of non-medical use

Authors: Karmali, Ruchir;Does, Monique B;Gordon, Nancy;Sterling, Stacy A;Young-Wolff, Kelly;Sidney, Stephen;Campbell, Cynthia I

J Stud Alcohol Drugs. 2023 Apr 20.

PubMed abstract

Association of the COVID-19 Pandemic With Unstable and/or Unsafe Living Situations and Intimate Partner Violence Among Pregnant Individuals

Authors: Avalos, Lyndsay A; Ray, G Thomas; Alexeeff, Stacey E; Adams, Sara R; Does, Monique B; Watson, Carey; Young-Wolff, Kelly C

JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Feb 01;6(2):e230172. Epub 2023-02-01.

PubMed abstract

Association of cannabis use during pregnancy with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection: a retrospective cohort study

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Ray, G Thomas; Alexeeff, Stacey E; Benowitz, Neal; Adams, Sara R; Does, Monique B; Goler, Nancy; Ansley, Deborah; Conway, Amy; Avalos, Lyndsay A

Addiction. 2023 Feb;118(2):317-326. Epub 2022-10-12.

PubMed abstract

Cigarette Smoking and Risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and Disease Severity Among Adults in an Integrated Health Care System in California

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Slama, Natalie; Alexeeff, Stacey E; Sakoda, Lori C; Fogelberg, Renee; Myers, Laura C; Campbell, Cynthia I; Adams, Alyce S; Prochaska, Judith J

Nicotine Tob Res. 2023 Jan 05;25(2):211-220.

PubMed abstract

Pregnant individual’s lived experience of cannabis use during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C;Foti, Tara R;Green, Andrea;Iturralde, Esti;Jackson-Morris, Melanie;Does, Monique B;Adams, Sara R;Goler, Nancy;Conway, Amy;Ansley, Deborah;Altschuler, Andrea

Front Psychiatry. 2023;14:1161137. Epub 2023-04-21.

PubMed abstract

A systematic review of in utero cannabis exposure and risk for structural birth defects

Authors: Sujan, Ayesha C;Pal, Anish;Avalos, Lyndsay A;Young-Wolff, Kelly C

Front Pediatr. 2023;11:1149401. Epub 2023-05-25.

PubMed abstract

Trends in Self-reported and Biochemically Verified Cocaine and Methamphetamine Use Among Pregnant Individuals in Northern California, 2011-2019

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Slama, Natalie E; Sarovar, Varada; Terplan, Mishka; Ansley, Deborah; Adams, Sara R; Alexeeff, Stacey E

JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Dec 01;5(12):e2248055. Epub 2022-12-01.

PubMed abstract

Perceptions About Cannabis Following Legalization Among Pregnant Individuals With Prenatal Cannabis Use in California

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Mian, Maha N; Iturralde, Esti; et al.

JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Dec 01;5(12):e2246912. Epub 2022-12-01.

PubMed abstract

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on prenatal cannabis use by pre-conception depression and anxiety status

Authors: Avalos, Lyndsay A; Ray, G Thomas; Alexeeff, Stacey E; Adams, Sara R; Does, Monique; Ansley, Deborah; Tucker, Lue-Yen; Conway, Amy; Ettenger, Allison; Goler, Nancy; Young-Wolff, Kelly C

J Affect Disord Rep. 2022 Dec;10:100432. Epub 2022-11-11.

PubMed abstract

Smoking Behaviors and Prognosis in Patients With Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer in the Be-Well Study

Authors: Kwan, Marilyn L; Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Ergas, Isaac J; Quesenberry, Charles P; Kushi, Lawrence H; Tang, Li; et al.

JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Nov 01;5(11):e2244430. Epub 2022-11-01.

PubMed abstract

Geographic Accessibility of Retail Cannabis in Northern California and Prenatal Cannabis Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Alexeeff, Stacey E; Campbell, Cynthia I; Avalos, Lyndsay A; et al.

JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Nov 01;5(11):e2244086. Epub 2022-11-01.

PubMed abstract

Pregnant women’s perspectives on screening for adverse childhood experiences and resilience during prenatal care

Authors: Watson, Carey; Wei, Julia; Varnado, Nicole; Rios, Normelena; Staunton, Mary; Ferguson, Dorothy; Young-Wolff, Kelly C

Psychol Trauma. 2022 Nov;14(8):1299-1303. Epub 2022-01-13.

PubMed abstract

Patterns of Substance Use During Early Pregnancy and Associations With Behavioral Health Characteristics

Authors: Sujan, Ayesha C; Alexeeff, Stacey E; Slama, Natalie; Avalos, Lyndsay A; Adams, Sara R; Conway, Amy; Ansley, Deborah; Young-Wolff, Kelly C

J Addict Med. 2022 Oct 18.

PubMed abstract

Promising Practices for Implementing Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience Screening in Obstetric Care

Authors: Watson, Carey; Kathryn, Ridout K; Nancy, Goler; Kelly, Young-Wolff C

J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2022 10;31(10):1377-1379. Epub 2022-09-15.

PubMed abstract

Electronic cigarette use and risk of COVID-19 among young adults without a history of cigarette smoking

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Slama, Natalie E; Alexeeff, Stacey E; Prochaska, Judith J; Fogelberg, Renee; Sakoda, Lori C

Prev Med. 2022 09;162:107151. Epub 2022-07-06.

PubMed abstract

Cost-Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing to Reduce Alcohol and Cannabis Use Among Patients With Depression

Authors: Satre, Derek D; Parthasarathy, Sujaya; Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Meacham, Meredith C; Borsari, Brian; Hirschtritt, Matthew E; Van Dyke, Lucas; Sterling, Stacy A

J Stud Alcohol Drugs. 2022 Sep;83(5):662-671.

PubMed abstract

In-utero cannabis exposure and long-term psychiatric and neurodevelopmental outcomes: The limitations of existing literature and recommendations for future research

Authors: Sujan, Ayesha C; Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Avalos, Lyndsay A

Birth Defects Res. 2022 08 01;114(13):689-713. Epub 2022-06-16.

PubMed abstract

Coping strategies for COVID-19 pandemic-related stress and mental health during pregnancy

Authors: Badon, Sylvia E; Croen, Lisa A; Ferrara, Assiamira; Ames, Jennifer L; Hedderson, Monique M; Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Zhu, Yeyi; Avalos, Lyndsay A

J Affect Disord. 2022 Jul 15;309:309-313. Epub 2022-04-28.

PubMed abstract

California Cannabis Markets-Why Industry-Friendly Regulation Is Not Good Public Health

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Pacula, Rosalie Liccardo; Silver, Lynn D

JAMA Health Forum. 2022 07 01;3(7):e222018. Epub 2022-07-01.

PubMed abstract

Association Between Prenatal Cannabis Use and Psychotropic Medication Use in Pregnant Patients With Depression and Anxiety

Authors: Hirschtritt, Matthew E; Avalos, Lyndsay A; Sarovar, Varada; Ridout, Kathryn K; Goler, Nancy C; Ansley, Deborah R; Satre, Derek D; Young-Wolff, Kelly C

J Addict Med. 2022 Jul-Aug 01;16(4):e269-e273. Epub 2022-01-22.

PubMed abstract

Trends in Cannabis Polysubstance Use During Early Pregnancy Among Patients in a Large Health Care System in Northern California

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Alexeeff, Stacey E; et al.

JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Jun 01;5(6):e2215418. Epub 2022-06-01.

PubMed abstract

Modes of cannabis administration in the year prior to conception among patients in Northern California

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Adams, Sara R; Brown, Qiana L; Weisner, Constance; Ansley, Deborah; Goler, Nancy; Skelton, Kara R; Satre, Derek D; Foti, Tara R; Conway, Amy

Addict Behav Rep. 2022 Jun;15:100416. Epub 2022-02-22.

PubMed abstract

Prenatal Cannabis Use Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic-Reply

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Ansley, Deborah; Avalos, Lyndsay A

JAMA. 2022 02 08;327(6):587-588.

PubMed abstract

Preconception cannabis use: An important but overlooked public health issue

Authors: Skelton, Kara R; Young-Wolff, Kelly C

Womens Health (Lond). 2022 Jan-Dec;18:17455057221124071.

PubMed abstract

Associations of COVID-19-Related Health, Healthcare and Economic Factors With Prenatal Depression and Anxiety

Authors: Avalos, Lyndsay A; Nance, Nerissa; Badon, Sylvia E; Young-Wolff, Kelly; Ames, Jennifer; Zhu, Yeyi; Hedderson, Monique M; Ferrara, Assiamira; Zerbo, Ousseny; Greenberg, Mara; Croen, Lisa A

Int J Public Health. 2022;67:1604433. Epub 2022-05-04.

PubMed abstract

Contributions of COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Stressors to Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Mental Health During Pregnancy

Authors: Avalos, Lyndsay A; Nance, Nerissa; Zhu, Yeyi; Croen, Lisa A; Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Zerbo, Ousseny; Hedderson, Monique M; Ferrara, Assiamira; Ames, Jennifer L; Badon, Sylvia E

Front Psychiatry. 2022;13:837659. Epub 2022-03-14.

PubMed abstract

Association of Pregnancy Intentions With Substance Use During Early Pregnancy

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Slama, Natalie; Sarovar, Varada; Conway, Amy; Tucker, Lue-Yen; Goler, Nancy; Terplan, Mishka; Ansley, Deborah; Adams, Sara R; Armstrong, Mary Anne

J Addict Med. 2022 Jan-Feb 01;16(1):118-121.

PubMed abstract

Local Laws Regulating Cannabis in California Two Years Post Legalization: Assessing Incorporation of Lessons from Tobacco Control

Authors: Padon, Alisa A;Young-Wolff, Kelly C;Avalos, Lyndsay A;Silver, Lynn D

Cannabis. 2022;5(3):47-60. Epub 2022-11-21.

PubMed abstract

Cannabis Use and Patient-Centered Care During Pregnancy and Post Partum Among People Living With HIV

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Marcus, Julia L; Satre, Derek D

JAMA Netw Open. 2021 12 01;4(12):e2137588. Epub 2021-12-01.

PubMed abstract

Rates of Prenatal Cannabis Use Among Pregnant Women Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Ray, G Thomas; Alexeeff, Stacey E; Adams, Sara R; Does, Monique B; Ansley, Deborah; Avalos, Lyndsay A

JAMA. 2021 11 02;326(17):1745-1747.

PubMed abstract

Why do Americans use marijuana?

Authors: Kurtzman, Ellen T; Young-Wolff, Kelly C

Drug Alcohol Depend. 2021 09 01;226:108880. Epub 2021-06-29.

PubMed abstract

Physical, Mental Health and Developmental Conditions, and Sociodemographic Characteristics Associated With Adverse Childhood Experiences Among Young Children in Pediatric Primary Care

Authors: Sterling, Stacy; Iturralde, Esti; Young-Wolff, Kelly; Metz, Verena E; Espinas, Paul; et al.

J Pediatr Health Care. 2021 Sep-Oct;35(5):491-499. Epub 2021-07-03.

PubMed abstract

Nicotine and cannabis vaping among adolescents in treatment for substance use disorders

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Adams, Sara R; Sterling, Stacy A; Tan, Andy S L; Salloum, Ramzi G; Torre, Kira; Carter-Harris, Lisa; Prochaska, Judith J

J Subst Abuse Treat. 2021 06;125:108304. Epub 2021-01-27.

PubMed abstract

Association Between Social Media Use and Vaping Among Florida Adolescents, 2019

Authors: Lee, Juhan; Tan, Andy S L; Porter, Lauren; Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Carter-Harris, Lisa; Salloum, Ramzi G

Prev Chronic Dis. 2021 05 13;18:E49. Epub 2021-05-13.

PubMed abstract

Cannabis Use Among Patients With Psychotic Disorders

Authors: Hirschtritt, Matthew E; Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Mathalon, Daniel H; Satre, Derek D

Perm J. 2021 05 12;25. Epub 2021-05-12.

PubMed abstract

A Change in Blood Carbamazepine Levels Associated With Cannabis Use: Implications for Clinical Practice

Authors: Ridout, Kathryn K; Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Ridout, Samuel J

J Clin Psychiatry. 2021 05 11;82(3). Epub 2021-05-11.

PubMed abstract

Smoking cessation treatment for individuals with comorbid diabetes and serious mental illness in an integrated health care delivery system

Authors: Hwong AR; Schmittdiel J; Schillinger D; Newcomer JW; Essock S; Zhu Z; Dyer W; Young-Wolff KC; Mangurian C

Addict Behav. 2021 03;114:106697. Epub 2020-10-14.

PubMed abstract

Association of Cannabis Retailer Proximity and Density With Cannabis Use Among Pregnant Women in Northern California After Legalization of Cannabis for Recreational Use

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Adams, Sara R; Padon, Alisa; Silver, Lynn D; Alexeeff, Stacey E; Van Den Eeden, Stephen K; Avalos, Lyndsay A

JAMA Netw Open. 2021 03 01;4(3):e210694. Epub 2021-03-01.

PubMed abstract

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Early and Continued Breastfeeding: Findings from an Integrated Health Care Delivery System

Authors: Watson, Carey; Wei, Julia; Varnado, Nicole; Rios, Normelena; Flanagan, Tracy; Alabaster, Amy; Staunton, Mary; Sterling, Stacy A; Gunderson, Erica P; Young-Wolff, Kelly C

J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2021 03;30(3):367-376. Epub 2021-02-04.

PubMed abstract

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Pregnancy Intentions among Pregnant Women Seeking Prenatal Care

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Wei, Julia; Varnado, Nicole; Rios, Normelena; Staunton, Mary; Watson, Carey

Womens Health Issues. 2021 Mar-Apr;31(2):100-106. Epub 2020-10-05.

PubMed abstract

Moving Toward Health and Social Equity for Women Who Use Cannabis During Preconception, Pregnancy, and Lactation

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Silver, Lynn D; Brown, Qiana L

JAMA Netw Open. 2021 02 01;4(2):e210148. Epub 2021-02-01.

PubMed abstract

The relationship of smoking and unhealthy alcohol use to the HIV care continuum among people with HIV in an integrated health care system

Authors: Satre, Derek D; Sterling, Stacy A; Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Lam, Jennifer O; Alexeeff, Stacey; Weisner, Constance; Silverberg, Michael J; et al.

Drug Alcohol Depend. 2021 02 01;219:108481. Epub 2021-01-08.

PubMed abstract

COVID-19 prevalence, symptoms, and sociodemographic disparities in infection among insured pregnant women in Northern California

Authors: Ames, Jennifer L; Ferrara, Assiamira; Avalos, Lyndsay A; Badon, Sylvia E; Greenberg, Mara B; Hedderson, Monique M; Kuzniewicz, Michael W; Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Zerbo, Ousseny; Zhu, Yeyi; Croen, Lisa A; et al.

PLoS One. 2021;16(9):e0256891. Epub 2021-09-03.

PubMed abstract

Premature mortality associated with severe mental illness or substance use disorder in an integrated health care system

Authors: Iturralde, Esti; Slama, Natalie; Kline-Simon, Andrea H; Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Mordecai, Don; Sterling, Stacy A

Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2021 Jan-Feb;68:1-6. Epub 2020-11-10.

PubMed abstract

Treatment for Anxiety and Substance Use Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Strategies

Authors: Satre, Derek D; Iturralde, Esti; Ghadiali, Murtuza; Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Campbell, Cynthia I; Leibowitz, Amy S; Sterling, Stacy A

J Addict Med. 2020 12;14(6):e293-e296.

PubMed abstract

Health care utilization and HIV clinical outcomes among newly enrolled patients following Affordable Care Act implementation in a California integrated health system: a longitudinal study

Authors: Satre, Derek D; Parthasarathy, Sujaya; Silverberg, Michael J; Horberg, Michael; Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Williams, Emily C; Volberding, Paul; Campbell, Cynthia I

BMC Health Serv Res. 2020 Nov 11;20(1):1030. Epub 2020-11-11.

PubMed abstract

Healthcare utilization of individuals with substance use disorders following Affordable Care Act implementation in a California healthcare system

Authors: Satre, Derek D; Palzes, Vanessa A; Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Parthasarathy, Sujaya; Weisner, Constance; Guydish, Joseph; Campbell, Cynthia I

J Subst Abuse Treat. 2020 11;118:108097. Epub 2020-08-04.

PubMed abstract

Smoking cessation treatment for individuals with comorbid diabetes and serious mental illness in an integrated health care delivery system

Authors: Hwong AR; Schmittdiel J; Schillinger D; Newcomer JW; Essock S; Zhu Z; Dyer W; Young-Wolff KC; Mangurian C

Addict Behav. 2020 Oct 14:106697.

PubMed abstract

Estimates of Workload Associated With Suicide Risk Alerts After Implementation of Risk-Prediction Model

Authors: Kline-Simon, Andrea H; Sterling, Stacy; Young-Wolff, Kelly; Simon, Gregory; Lu, Yun; Does, Monique; Liu, Vincent

JAMA Netw Open. 2020 10 01;3(10):e2021189. Epub 2020-10-01.

PubMed abstract

Trends and correlates of self-reported alcohol and nicotine use among women before and during pregnancy, 2009-2017

Authors: Young-Wolff, Kelly C; Sarovar, Varada; Alexeeff, Stacey E; Adams, Sara R; Tucker, Lue-Yen; Conway, Amy; Ansley, Deborah; Goler, Nancy; Armstrong, Mary Anne; Weisner, Constance

Drug Alcohol Depend. 2020 09 01;214:108168. Epub 2020-07-15.

PubMed abstract

Smoking and cessation treatment among persons with and without HIV in a U.S. integrated health system

Authors: Lam JO; Levine-Hall T; Hood N; Alexeeff SE; Horberg MA; Young-Wolff KC; Sterling SA; Williams A; Weisner C; Satre DD; Silverberg MJ

Drug Alcohol Depend. 2020 08 01;213:108128. Epub 2020-06-18.

PubMed abstract

Women’s Questions About Perinatal Cannabis Use and Health Care Providers’ Responses

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Gali K; Sarovar V; Rutledge GW; Prochaska JJ

J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2020 07;29(7):919-926. Epub 2020-01-30.

PubMed abstract

Tobacco-related counseling and documentation in adolescent primary care practice: Challenges and opportunities

Authors: LeLaurin JH; Theis RP; Thompson LA; Tan ASL; Young-Wolff KC; Carter-Harris L; Shenkman EA; Salloum RG

Nicotine Tob Res. 2020 05 26;22(6):1023-1029.

PubMed abstract

Correlates of Pregnant Women’s Participation in a Substance Use Assessment and Counseling Intervention Integrated into Prenatal Care

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Tucker LY; Armstrong MA; Conway A; Weisner C; Goler N

Matern Child Health J. 2020 Apr;24(4):423-431.

PubMed abstract

Online patient-provider cannabis consultations

Authors: Gali K; Narode R; Young-Wolff KC; Rubinstein ML; Rutledge G; Prochaska JJ

Prev Med. 2020 03;132:105987. Epub 2020-01-15.

PubMed abstract

Association of Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma With Cannabis Use During Pregnancy

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Sarovar V; Tucker LY; Goler NC; Alexeeff SE; Ridout KK; Avalos LA

JAMA Netw Open. 2020 02 05;3(2):e1921333. Epub 2020-02-05.

PubMed abstract

Management of Cannabis Use in Breastfeeding Women: The Untapped Potential of Certified Lactation Consultants

Authors: Skelton KR; Young-Wolff KC; Benjamin-Neelon SE

Breastfeed Med. 2020 02;15(2):117-120. Epub 2019-12-20.

PubMed abstract

Routes of cannabis administration among females in the year before and during pregnancy: Results from a pilot project

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Adams SR; Wi S; Weisner C; Conway A

Addict Behav. 2020 01;100:106125. Epub 2019-09-09.

PubMed abstract

Comorbid Diabetes and Severe Mental Illness: Outcomes in an Integrated Health Care Delivery System

Authors: Mangurian C; Schillinger D; Newcomer JW; Vittinghoff E; Essock S; Zhu Z; Dyer W; Young-Wolff KC; Schmittdiel J

J Gen Intern Med. 2019 Nov 08.

PubMed abstract

Validity of Self-reported Cannabis Use Among Pregnant Females in Northern California

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Sarovar V; Tucker LY; Goler N; Conway A; Weisner C; Armstrong MA; Alexeeff S

J Addict Med. 2019 Nov 04.

PubMed abstract

Intimate Partner Violence and Psychological Distress: Opportunities for Prevention and Early Intervention Among Emerging Adult Women

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; McCaw B

J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2019 08;28(8):1013-1014. Epub 2019-07-16.

PubMed abstract

Self-reported Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Cannabis Use Among Women Before and During Pregnancy

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Sarovar V; Tucker LY; Conway A; Alexeeff S; Weisner C; Armstrong MA; Goler N

JAMA Netw Open. 2019 07 03;2(7):e196471. Epub 2019-07-03.

PubMed abstract

Disparities in knowledge and use of tobacco treatment among smokers in California following healthcare reform

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Adams SR; Tan ASL; Adams AS; Klebaner D; Campbell CI; Satre DD; Salloum RG; Carter-Harris L; Prochaska JJ

Prev Med Rep. 2019 Jun;14:100847. Epub 2019-03-15.

PubMed abstract

Capsule Commentary on Anthenelli et al., Predictors of Neuropsychiatric Adverse Events with Smoking Cessation Medications in the Randomized Controlled EAGLES Trial

Authors: Satre DD; Young-Wolff KC

J Gen Intern Med. 2019 06;34(6):999.

PubMed abstract

Evaluation of a Pilot Perioperative Smoking Cessation Program: A Pre-Post Study

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Adams SR; Fogelberg R; Goldstein AA; Preston PG

J Surg Res. 2019 05;237:30-40. Epub 2019-01-18.

PubMed abstract

Implementing a Multifaceted Perioperative Smoking Cessation Intervention in a Large Healthcare System

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Fogelberg R; Preston PG

Nicotine Tob Res. 2019 Apr 04.

PubMed abstract

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental and Behavioral Health Conditions During Pregnancy: The Role of Resilience

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Alabaster A; McCaw B; Stoller N; Watson C; Sterling S; Ridout KK; Flanagan T

J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2019 04;28(4):452-461. Epub 2018-09-05.

PubMed abstract

Adverse childhood experiences, mental health, substance use, and HIV-related outcomes among persons with HIV

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Sarovar V; Sterling SA; Leibowitz A; McCaw B; Hare CB; Silverberg MJ; Satre DD

AIDS Care. 2019 Mar 19:1-9.

PubMed abstract

Trends in marijuana use among pregnant women with and without nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, 2009-2016

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Sarovar V; Tucker LY; Avalos LA; Alexeeff S; Conway A; Armstrong MA; Weisner C; Campbell CI; Goler N

Drug Alcohol Depend. 2019 03 01;196:66-70. Epub 2019-01-18.

PubMed abstract

Characteristics of patients with substance use disorder before and after the Affordable Care Act

Authors: Campbell CI; Parthasarathy S; Altschuler A; Young-Wolff KC; Satre DD

Drug Alcohol Depend. 2018 12 01;193:124-130. Epub 2018-10-06.

PubMed abstract

Disparities in the Receipt of Tobacco Treatment Counseling within the US Context of the Affordable Care Act and Meaningful Use Implementation

Authors: Tan ASL; Young-Wolff KC; Carter-Harris L; Salloum RG; Banerjee SC

Nicotine Tob Res. 2018 11 15;20(12):1474-1480.

PubMed abstract

Evaluating the Impact of Eliminating Copayments for Tobacco Cessation Pharmacotherapy

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Adams SR; Klebaner D; Adams AS; Campbell CI; Satre DD; Prochaska JJ

Med Care. 2018 11;56(11):912-918.

PubMed abstract

Data Are Needed on the Potential Adverse Effects of Marijuana Use in Pregnancy

Authors: Goler N; Conway A; Young-Wolff KC

Ann Intern Med. 2018 10 02;169(7):492-493. Epub 2018-08-21.

PubMed abstract

Association of Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy With Prenatal Marijuana Use

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Sarovar V; Tucker LY; Avalos LA; Conway A; Armstrong MA; Goler N

JAMA Intern Med. 2018 Aug 20.

PubMed abstract

Changes in Psychiatric and Medical Conditions and Health Care Utilization Following a Diagnosis of Sexual Assault: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Sarovar V; Klebaner D; Chi F; McCaw B

Med Care. 2018 08;56(8):649-657.

PubMed abstract

Documentation of e-cigarette use and associations with smoking from 2012 to 2015 in an integrated healthcare delivery system

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Klebaner D; Folck B; Tan ASL; Fogelberg R; Sarovar V; Prochaska JJ

Prev Med. 2018 04;109:113-118. Epub 2018-01-31.

PubMed abstract

Feasibility and Acceptability of Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences in Prenatal Care

Authors: Flanagan T; Alabaster A; McCaw B; Stoller N; Watson C; Young-Wolff KC

J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2018 Jan 19.

PubMed abstract

Alcohol, Marijuana, and Opioid Use Disorders: 5-Year Patterns and Characteristics of Emergency Department Encounters

Authors: Bahorik AL; Satre DD; Kline-Simon AH; Weisner CM; Young-Wolff KC; Campbell CI

Subst Abus. 2018 01 02;39(1):59-68. Epub 2017-09-06.

PubMed abstract

Trends in Self-reported and Biochemically Tested Marijuana Use Among Pregnant Females in California From 2009-2016

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Tucker LY; Alexeeff S; Armstrong MA; Conway A; Weisner C; Goler N

JAMA. 2017 12 26;318(24):2490-2491.

PubMed abstract

Do you vape? Leveraging electronic health records to assess clinician documentation of electronic nicotine delivery system use among adolescents and adults

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Klebaner D; Folck B; Carter-Harris L; Salloum RG; Prochaska JJ; Fogelberg R; Tan ASL

Prev Med. 2017 Dec;105:32-36. Epub 2017-08-16.

PubMed abstract

Intimate Partner Violence, Smoking, and Pregnancy: What Can We Do to Help?

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; McCaw B; Avalos LA

J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2017 Sep 22.

PubMed abstract

Smoking Status and Opioid Related Problems and Concerns among Men and Women on Chronic Opioid Therapy

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Klebaner D; Weisner C; Von Korff M; Campbell CI

Clin J Pain. 2017 Aug;33(8):730-737.

PubMed abstract

Association of the Affordable Care Act With Smoking and Tobacco Treatment Utilization Among Adults Newly Enrolled in Health Care

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Klebaner D; Campbell CI; Weisner C; Satre DD; Adams AS

Med Care. 2017 May;55(5):535-541.

PubMed abstract

Smoke-Free Laws and Hazardous Drinking: A Cross-Sectional Study among U.S. Adults

Authors: Jiang N; Gonzalez M; Ling PM; Young-Wolff KC; Glantz SA

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2017 04 13;14(4). Epub 2017-04-13.

PubMed abstract

Buprenorphine Treatment and Patient Use of Health Services after the Affordable Care Act in an Integrated Health Care System

Authors: Campbell CI; Parthasarathy S; Young-Wolff KC; Satre DD

J Psychoactive Drugs. 2017 Apr-Jun;49(2):160-168. Epub 2017-04-20.

PubMed abstract

Smoking, Mental Illness, and Public Health

Authors: Prochaska JJ; Das S; Young-Wolff KC

Annu Rev Public Health. 2017 Mar 20;38:165-185. Epub 2016-12-16.

PubMed abstract

Use of Electronic Cigarettes Among Cancer Survivors in the U.S

Authors: Salloum RG; Getz KR; Tan ASL; Carter-Harris L; Young-Wolff KC; George TJ; Shenkman EA

Am J Prev Med. 2016 Nov;51(5):762-766. Epub 2016-05-27.

PubMed abstract

Patient-provider discussions about lung cancer screening pre- and post-guidelines: Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS)

Authors: Carter-Harris L; Tan AS; Salloum RG; Young-Wolff KC

Patient Educ Couns. 2016 Nov;99(11):1772-1777. Epub 2016-05-17.

PubMed abstract

Smoking Trends Among Adults With Behavioral Health Conditions in Integrated Health Care: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Kline-Simon AH; Das S; Mordecai DJ; Miller-Rosales C; Weisner C

Psychiatr Serv. 2016 Sep 01;67(9):996-1003. Epub 2016-04-15.

PubMed abstract

Transforming the Health Care Response to Intimate Partner Violence: Addressing “Wicked Problems”

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Kotz K; McCaw B

JAMA. 2016 Jun 21;315(23):2517-8.

PubMed abstract

Potential Unintended Consequences of Electronic Cigarette Use in Drinking Venues

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; McKee SA

Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2016 05;40(5):939-41. Epub 2016-04-07.

PubMed abstract

Massive open online nutrition and cooking course for improved eating behaviors and meal composition

Authors: Adam M; Young-Wolff KC; Konar E; Winkleby M

​Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2015 Dec 3;12:143. doi: 10.1186/s12966-015-0305-2.

PubMed abstract

Gender differences in a randomized controlled trial treating tobacco use among adolescents and young adults with mental health concerns

Authors: Prochaska JJ; Fromont SC; Ramo DE; Young-Wolff KC; Delucchi K; Brown RA; Hall SM

​Nicotine Tob Res. 2015 Apr;17(4):479-85. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntu205.

PubMed abstract

Symptom severity and readiness to quit among hospitalized smokers with mental illness

Authors: Anzai N; Young-Wolff KC; Prochaska JJ

Psychiatr Serv. 2015 Apr 1;66(4):443-4.

PubMed abstract

Drinking experience uncovers genetic influences on alcohol expectancies across adolescence

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Wang P; Tuvblad C; Baker LA; Raine A; Prescott CA

Addiction. 2015 Apr;110(4):610-8.

PubMed abstract

​Correlates and prevalence of menthol cigarette use among adults with serious mental illness

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Hickman NJ ; rd; Kim R; Gali K; Prochaska JJ

​Nicotine Tob Res. 2015 Mar;17(3):285-91. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntu141. Epub 2014 Sep 4.

PubMed abstract

Prevalence and correlates of electronic-cigarette use in young adults: Findings from three studies over five years

Authors: Ramo DE; Young-Wolff KC; Prochaska JJ

Addict Behav. 2015 Feb;41:142-7. Epub 2014-10-23.

PubMed abstract

Electronic Cigarettes in Jails: A Panacea or Public Health Problem?

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Karan LD; Prochaska JJ

JAMA Psychiatry. 2015 Feb;72(2):103-4.

PubMed abstract

Validity of self-reported adult secondhand smoke exposure

Authors: Prochaska JJ; Grossman W; Young-Wolff KC; Benowitz NL

​Tob Control. 2015 Jan;24(1):48-53. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2013-051174. Epub 2013 Aug 30.

PubMed abstract

Multiple risk behavior profiles of smokers with serious mental illness and motivation for change

Authors: Prochaska JJ; Fromont SC; Delucchi K; Young-Wolff KC; Benowitz NL; Hall S; Bonas T; Hall SM

​Health Psychol. 2014 Dec;33(12):1518-29. doi: 10.1037/a0035164. Epub 2014 Jan 27.

PubMed abstract

PTSD symptomatology and readiness to quit smoking among women with serious mental illness

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Fromont SC; Delucchi K; Hall SE; Hall SM; Prochaska JJ

​Addict Behav. 2014 Aug;39(8):1231-4. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2014.03.024. Epub 2014 Apr 5.

PubMed abstract

Tobacco retailer proximity and density and nicotine dependence among smokers with serious mental illness

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Henriksen L; Delucchi K; Prochaska JJ

​Am J Public Health. 2014 Aug;104(8):1454-63. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.301917. Epub 2014 Jun 12.

PubMed abstract

Are statewide restaurant and bar smoking bans associated with reduced cigarette smoking among those with mental illness?

Authors: Smith PH; Young-Wolff KC; Hyland A; McKee SA

​Nicotine Tob Res. 2014 Jun;16(6):846-54. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntu014. Epub 2014 Feb 24.

PubMed abstract

Neuropsychological deficits in major depression reflect genetic/familial risk more than clinical history: a monozygotic discordant twin-pair study

Authors: Hsu KJ; Young-Wolff KC; Kendler KS; Halberstadt LJ; Prescott CA

​Psychiatry Res. 2014 Jan 30;215(1):87-94. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2013.10.037. Epub 2013 Nov 5.

PubMed abstract

Increased cigarette tax is associated with reductions in alcohol consumption in a longitudinal U.S. sample

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Kasza KA; Hyland AJ; McKee SA

​Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2014 Jan;38(1):241-8. doi: 10.1111/acer.12226. Epub 2013 Aug 9.

PubMed abstract

Patterns of resource utilization and mental health symptoms among women exposed to multiple types of victimization: a latent class analysis

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Hellmuth J; Jaquier V; Swan SC; Connell C; Sullivan TP

​J Interpers Violence. 2013 Oct;28(15):3059-83. doi: 10.1177/0886260513488692. Epub 2013 May 17.

PubMed abstract

Posttraumatic stress disorder symptom clusters, alcohol misuse, and women’s use of intimate partner violence

Authors: Hellmuth JC; Jaquier V; Young-Wolff K; Sullivan TP

​J Trauma Stress. 2013 Aug;26(4):451-8. doi: 10.1002/jts.21829. Epub 2013 Jul 18.

PubMed abstract

​Longitudinal associations between smoking cessation medications and alcohol consumption among smokers in the International Tobacco Control Four Country survey

Authors: McKee SA; Young-Wolff KC; Harrison EL; Cummings KM; Borland R; Kahler CW; Fong GT; Hyland A

​Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2013 May;37(5):804-10. doi: 10.1111/acer.12041. Epub 2012 Dec 14.

PubMed abstract

Smoke-free policies in drinking venues predict transitions in alcohol use disorders in a longitudinal U.S. sample

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Hyland AJ; Desai R; Sindelar J; Pilver CE; McKee SA

​Drug Alcohol Depend. 2013 Mar 1;128(3):214-21. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2012.08.028. Epub 2012 Sep 20.

PubMed abstract

Shared genetic contributions to early-onset drinking and drinking to cope motives

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Kendler KS; Prescott CA

​Addict Behav. 2012 Oct;37(10):1176-80. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2012.05.009. Epub 2012 May 25.

PubMed abstract

Heritability of alcohol dependence is similar in women and men

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Chereji E; Prescott CA

​Evid Based Ment Health. 2012 Aug;15(3):57. doi: 10.1136/ebmental-2012-100670. Epub 2012 May 11.

PubMed abstract

The effects of age at drinking onset and stressful life events on alcohol use in adulthood: a replication and extension using a population-based twin sample

Authors: Lee LO; Young-Wolff KC; Kendler KS; Prescott CA

​Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2012 Apr;36(4):693-704. doi: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2011.01630.x. Epub 2011 Sep 6.

PubMed abstract

Heritability and longitudinal stability of schizotypal traits during adolescence

Authors: Ericson M; Tuvblad C; Raine A; Young-Wolff K; Baker LA

​Behav Genet. 2011 Jul;41(4):499-511. doi: 10.1007/s10519-010-9401-x. Epub 2011 Mar 3.

PubMed abstract

The influence of gene-environment interactions on alcohol consumption and alcohol use disorders: a comprehensive review

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Enoch MA; Prescott CA

Clin Psychol Rev. 2011 Jul;31(5):800-16. doi: 10.1016/j.cpr.2011.03.005. Epub 2011 Mar 23.

PubMed abstract

Accounting for the association between childhood maltreatment and alcohol-use disorders in males: a twin study

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Kendler KS; Ericson ML; Prescott CA

​Psychol Med. 2011 Jan;41(1):59-70. doi: 10.1017/S0033291710000425. Epub 2010 Mar 29.

PubMed abstract

Empirically defined subtypes of alcohol dependence in an Irish family sample

Authors: Sintov ND; Kendler KS; Young-Wolff KC; Walsh D; Patterson DG; Prescott CA

​Drug Alcohol Depend. 2010 Mar 1;107(2-3):230-6. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2009.11.003.

PubMed abstract

Mood-related drinking motives mediate the familial association between major depression and alcohol dependence

Authors: Young-Wolff KC; Kendler KS; Sintov ND; Prescott CA

​Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2009 Aug;33(8):1476-86. doi: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2009.00978.x. Epub 2009 May 4.

PubMed abstract

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