2014
Only connect: The working alliance in computer-based cognitive behavioral therapy
Kiluk BD, Serafini K, Frankforter T, Nich C, Carroll KM. Only connect: The working alliance in computer-based cognitive behavioral therapy. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2014, 63: 139-146. PMID: 25461789, PMCID: PMC4408209, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2014.10.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyTechnology-based interventionsWorking Alliance InventoryBehavioral therapyComputer-based cognitive behavioral therapyCocaine-dependent individualsCocaine use outcomesEfficacy of computerDays abstinentFace psychotherapyUse outcomesSimilar psychometric characteristicsPsychometric characteristicsSubscale scoresAlliance InventoryTherapistsPreliminary findingsTotal scoreInterventionTreatment outcomesCBTScoresAbstinentPsychotherapyLittle evidence
2011
Mentorship for Alcohol Problems (MAP): A Peer to Peer Modular Intervention for Outpatients
Tracy K, Burton M, Miescher A, Galanter M, Babuscio T, Frankforter T, Nich C, Rounsaville B. Mentorship for Alcohol Problems (MAP): A Peer to Peer Modular Intervention for Outpatients. Alcohol And Alcoholism 2011, 47: 42-47. PMID: 22045903, PMCID: PMC3243439, DOI: 10.1093/alcalc/agr136.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOutpatient alcohol treatment programTreatment programSubstance useAlcohol problemsCommunity treatment programsAlcohol use disorderAlcohol treatment programsDelivery of treatmentReduction of alcoholStage IModular interventionNew interventionsPatient interestBiological measuresInterventionFocus groups
2006
The Use of Contingency Management and Motivational/Skills-Building Therapy to Treat Young Adults With Marijuana Dependence
Carroll KM, Easton CJ, Nich C, Hunkele KA, Neavins TM, Sinha R, Ford HL, Vitolo SA, Doebrick CA, Rounsaville BJ. The Use of Contingency Management and Motivational/Skills-Building Therapy to Treat Young Adults With Marijuana Dependence. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2006, 74: 955-966. PMID: 17032099, PMCID: PMC2148500, DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.74.5.955.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMET/CBTYoung adultsSkill-building interventionsDrug counselingSignificant main effectIndividual drug counselingUrine specimensMarijuana dependenceCriminal justice systemTreatment attendanceCBTMarijuana useContingency managementSession attendanceTreatment retentionJustice systemMain effectIncentives contingentTreatment conditionsAdultsParticipantsAttendanceInterventionContingentTherapy
2004
Prize reinforcement contingency management for treating cocaine users: how low can we go, and with whom?
Petry NM, Tedford J, Austin M, Nich C, Carroll KM, Rounsaville BJ. Prize reinforcement contingency management for treating cocaine users: how low can we go, and with whom? Addiction 2004, 99: 349-360. PMID: 14982548, PMCID: PMC3709247, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2003.00642.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStandard treatmentUrinalysis resultsNegative urinalysis resultsCM conditionCommunity-based treatment centersPositive urinalysis resultsCommunity-based settingsContingency management interventionSevere patientsNegative urine samplesTreatment periodCM interventionPatientsTreatment centersMore abstinenceDrug useCocaine useTreatment assignmentBeneficial effectsUrine samplesCocaine usersContingency managementTreatmentInterventionGoal-related activities