2016
Carvedilol does not reduce cocaine use in methadone-maintained cocaine users
Sofuoglu M, Poling J, Babuscio T, Gonsai K, Severino K, Nich C, Carroll KM. Carvedilol does not reduce cocaine use in methadone-maintained cocaine users. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2016, 73: 63-69. PMID: 28017186, PMCID: PMC5193370, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2016.11.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEfficacy of carvedilolCocaine-positive urinesSignificant group differencesCocaine use disorderCocaine useOpioid usePositive urineGroup differencesOpioid-positive urinesCAR groupMain outcome measuresUrine drug screeningOpioid-dependent participantsSelf-reported drug useSelf-reported daysOverall treatment effectCocaine-dependent participantsTreatment armsAdrenergic blockersTreatment responseOutcome measuresPlaceboWithdrawal severityStudy participationTreatment retention
2010
Coping Strategy Use Following Computerized Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders
Sugarman DE, Nich C, Carroll KM. Coping Strategy Use Following Computerized Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2010, 24: 689-695. PMID: 21198228, PMCID: PMC3059590, DOI: 10.1037/a0021584.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyStrategy useObserver ratingsComputerized cognitive behavioral therapyCoping Strategy UseOutpatient substance abuse treatment facilitiesSubstance abuse treatment facilitiesCoping Strategies ScaleRole-play assessmentComputer-based versionSignificant group differencesSubstance use disordersCoping strategiesStrategies ScaleGroup differencesSubstance usersSubstance dependenceUse disordersCBT4CBTDifferential effectsSkillsDrug useDrug-related outcomesParticipantsRatings
2005
Naltrexone and Disulfiram in Patients with Alcohol Dependence and Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders
Petrakis IL, Poling J, Levinson C, Nich C, Carroll K, Rounsaville B, Group V. Naltrexone and Disulfiram in Patients with Alcohol Dependence and Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders. Biological Psychiatry 2005, 57: 1128-1137. PMID: 15866552, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2005.02.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychiatric disordersAlcohol dependenceVeterans Administration Outpatient ClinicAxis I psychiatric disordersComorbid psychiatric disordersUse of disulfiramTreatment of alcoholismEvent Monitoring SystemAlcohol-dependent individualsActive medicationAdverse eventsSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeMedication complianceOutpatient clinicSignificant group differencesGGT levelsMedication studiesPsychiatric symptomsAlcohol consumptionNaltrexoneAlcohol cravingDrug AdministrationConsecutive weeksPlacebo