Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: Varenicline for Smoking Cessation in Heavy Drinking Smokers
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine whether extended pretreatment with varenicline (Chantix) is more efficacious for smoking cessation than standard pretreatment, how well varenicline is tolerated in heavy drinking smokers, and whether varenicline reduces alcohol consumption.


Options:
A: Inclusion Criteria:

1. Between the ages of 18 and 75.
2. Smoking 5 or more cigarettes per occasion at least 3 times per week.
3. Fewer than 3 months of smoking abstinence in the past year.
4. Motivated to stop smoking.
5. Report exceeding maximum weekly drinking limits every week in the past 4 weeks and exceeding maximum daily drinking limits on at least 1 occasion in the past 4 weeks. Weekly heavy drinking is defined as 8 or more drinks for women and 15 or more drinks for men. Daily heavy drinking is defined as 4 or more drinks for women and 5 or more drinks for men on an occasion.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Exhibit current, clinically significant physical disease or abnormality on the basis of medical history, physical examination, or routine laboratory evaluation
2. Any unexplained elevations in liver enzymes (i.e., transaminases, bilirubin)
3. Clinically significant cardiovascular disease
4. Uncontrolled hypertension
5. Hepatic or renal impairment
6. Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
7. Diabetes mellitus requiring insulin or oral hypoglycemic medications.
8. Baseline systolic blood pressure higher than 150 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure higher than 95 mm Hg
9. History of cancer (except treated basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin).
10. History of clinically significant allergic reactions.
11. Exhibit serious psychiatric illness (i.e., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe major depression, panic disorder, borderline personality disorder, organic mood or mental disorders, or substantial suicide or violence risk) by history or psychological examination)
12. Have a current diagnosis of DSM-IV drug dependence other than nicotine or alcohol.
13. Have a current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Diploma in Social Medicine IV (DSM-IV) diagnosis of alcohol dependence that is clinically severe defined by a) a history of seizures, delirium, or hallucinations during alcohol withdrawal, b) a Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment scale (Sullivan et al., 1989) score of \> 8, c) report drinking to avoid withdrawal symptoms, or d) have had prior treatment of withdrawal.
14. Use of another investigational drug within 30 days.
15. Intention to donate blood or blood products during the treatment phase of the study.
16. Use of tobacco products other than cigarettes or use of marijuana.
17. Use of nicotine replacement therapy, clonidine, varenicline, bupropion, or nortriptyline within the month prior to enrollment or intention to use medication that might interfere with study medication.
18. Body Mass Index (calculated as weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters) less than 15 or greater than 38 or weight less than 45 kg.
19. Females of childbearing potential who are pregnant, nursing, or not practicing effective contraception (oral, injectable, or implantable contraceptives, intrauterine device, or barrier method with spermicide).
B: Inclusion Criteria:

* Smoke 10 or more cigarettes per day
* Motivated to quit
* No physical or mental health issues that would prevent participation
* Not pregnant or willing to prevent pregnancy during treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

* Carbon monoxide (CO) breath test score below 10 parts per million (ppm)
* Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) score greater than 16
* Heavy alcohol use
* History of eating disorder
* Suicidality
C: Inclusion Criteria:

* Meets DSM-IV criteria for nicotine dependence with a Fagerstrom Test of Nicotine Dependence (FTND) score greater than 5
* Smokes at least 15 cigarettes daily (averaged over 1 week, within the month prior to enrollment)
* Motivated to quit smoking within 30 days at time of initial evaluation
* At least one unsuccessful attempt to quit smoking in the past year
* An expired breath CO level greater than 10 ppm and baseline plasma cotinine level greater than 150 ng/ml at initial evaluation
* Body weight of at least 100 lb
* Avoidance of nicotine replacement product use one month prior to enrollment
* Speaks English

Exclusion Criteria:

* Currently taking over-the-counter or prescription sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine, methylphenidate), antidepressant agents (e.g., tricyclic antidepressants, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, bupropion, other monoamine oxidase inhibitors), or meperidine (Demerol)
* Serious medical disorders such as unstable angina or liver failure
* Abnormalities in baseline bloodwork (e.g., threefold elevation of liver function tests, electrolyte abnormalities)
* Physiologically dependent on and/or abusing alcohol or other drugs of abuse (e.g., cocaine, opiates, benzodiazepines, etc.) during the 6 months prior to enrollment (based on a clinical evaluation, which includes a self-report, and is confirmed by a positive urine toxicology screen)
* Meets DSM-IV criteria for a current diagnosis of major depressive disorder, panic disorder, or post-traumatic stress disorder
* Current or past history of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
* Past history of major depression associated with historical evidence of suicidal or homicidal behavior, or psychotic symptoms
* Currently residing with another study participant
* Presence of suicidal or homicidal ideation
* Significant impairment of social or occupational functioning, either at time of initial evaluation or during the trial
* Known hypersensitivity to selegiline hydrochloride
D: Inclusion Criteria:

* Males or females, ages 18 to 69, with a DSM-IV diagnosis of Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder, receiving outpatient psychiatric treatment
* Currently taking antipsychotic medication for at least 4 weeks (medication is prescribed, compliance assessed based on self-report and collateral information)
* Current DSM-IV diagnosis of Nicotine Dependence
* Current DSM-IV diagnosis of Alcohol Dependence
* Subject expresses a desire to cut down or quit smoking and drinking (based on assessment with contemplation ladder)
* An average of at least one pack of cigarettes per day (\>=20 cigarettes/day) over the 7 days prior to intake
* An average of at least 7 drinks over the 7 days prior to intake

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to give adequate informed consent
* Currently taking sustained - release bupropion (Zyban) or receiving any other form of bupropion, such as Wellbutrin or Wellbutrin SR; receiving another form of pharmacological smoking cessation treatment (e.g., nicotine gum or patch); or participating in another structured, formal smoking cessation program.
* Currently taking naltrexone (ReVia), Campral or Antabuse
* Participation in a clinical trial less than 3 months prior to intake
* History of suicide attempt in the past year
* History of hospitalization due to suicidal ideation in the past year
* Suicidal ideation at baseline
* Known allergic reaction to varenicline
* Female patients of childbearing potential who are sexually active, not sterile, and who deny using a form of birth control.
* Female patients who are pregnant or nursing.
* Significant unstable medical problems (e.g. impaired renal function).
* Significant unstable psychiatric disorders.
* Subjects who do not attend all required screening appointments.
* Subjects who have pending legal proceedings whose outcome may lead to incarceration within 3 months of intake.
* Positive urine drug screen for cocaine, opioids or amphetamine at baseline
* Current DSM-IV diagnosis of Cocaine, Opioid or Cannabis Dependence (1 month prior to enrollment)
* Metal implants or devices (e.g. aneurysm clips, cochlear implants, neural stimulators, cardiac pacemakers)
* Weight over 250 lbs
* Claustrophobia

Answer: A