2021
A pilot economic evaluation of computerized cognitive behavioral therapy for alcohol use disorder as an addition and alternative to traditional therapy
Kacmarek CN, Yates BT, Nich C, Kiluk BD. A pilot economic evaluation of computerized cognitive behavioral therapy for alcohol use disorder as an addition and alternative to traditional therapy. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2021, 45: 1109-1121. PMID: 33730384, PMCID: PMC8131237, DOI: 10.1111/acer.14601.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol use disorderIncremental cost-effective ratioCognitive behavioral therapyStandard outpatient treatmentPilot economic evaluationOutpatient treatmentTreatment costsUse disordersDrinking daysBehavioral therapyComputerized cognitive behavioral therapyEvidence-based treatmentsOutpatient treatment facilitiesTotal treatment costsCost of treatmentCost-effective ratioComputer-delivered interventionNet benefit analysisHealthcare utilizationCost-effective additionClinical trialsTreatment protocolCriminal justice involvementTraditional therapiesTreatment termination
2016
Performance-Based Contingency Management in Cognitive Remediation Training: A Pilot Study
Kiluk BD, Buck MB, Devore KA, Babuscio TA, Nich C, Carroll KM. Performance-Based Contingency Management in Cognitive Remediation Training: A Pilot Study. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2016, 72: 80-88. PMID: 27590364, PMCID: PMC5154814, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2016.08.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive remediation trainingRemediation trainingCR trainingCR taskCognitive remediation interventionsTest Part BNeuropsychological assessment batterySUD treatment outcomesNeuropsychological assessment measuresContingency management proceduresFour-week interventionRecall taskDays of abstinenceExecutive functionRemediation interventionsLevel of engagementMild cognitive impairmentAssessment BatteryContingency managementDifferential improvementSession attendanceAssessment measuresCognitive impairmentSubstance usersOutpatient substance
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
2009
Mindfulness Training and Stress Reactivity in Substance Abuse: Results from a Randomized, Controlled Stage I Pilot Study
Brewer JA, Sinha R, Chen JA, Michalsen RN, Babuscio TA, Nich C, Grier A, Bergquist KL, Reis DL, Potenza MN, Carroll KM, Rounsaville BJ. Mindfulness Training and Stress Reactivity in Substance Abuse: Results from a Randomized, Controlled Stage I Pilot Study. Substance Abuse 2009, 30: 306-317. PMID: 19904666, PMCID: PMC3045038, DOI: 10.1080/08897070903250241.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance use disordersCognitive behavioral therapyUse disordersDrug useStress reactivityMindfulness trainingCocaine use disorderTreatment satisfactionOutpatient settingStage IStress provocationBehavioral therapySubstance abuseTreatment acceptabilityPilot studySubstance useTreatmentDisordersProvocationPhysiological indicesRandomizedTherapyStudyIndividualsWeeklyd-Cycloserine attenuates reactivity to smoking cues in nicotine dependent smokers: A pilot investigation
Santa Ana EJ, Rounsaville BJ, Frankforter TL, Nich C, Babuscio T, Poling J, Gonsai K, Hill KP, Carroll KM. d-Cycloserine attenuates reactivity to smoking cues in nicotine dependent smokers: A pilot investigation. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2009, 104: 220-227. PMID: 19592176, PMCID: PMC2791457, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2009.04.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking cuesCue exposure therapyExposure therapyD-cycloserineVivo smoking cuesBehavioral exposure therapyCue exposure treatmentNicotine dependenceNicotine-dependent smokersPilot laboratory studyCue reactivitySubjective urgePhysiological reactivityExposure treatmentCuesDependent smokersAbstinence of smokingPlace preferenceSmoking behaviorExpired carbon monoxide levelsPilot investigationExploratory analysisGeneral communityOne weekPrior studies
2007
Combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Contingency Management for Smoking Cessation in Adolescent Smokers: A Preliminary Comparison of Two Different CBT Formats
Cavallo DA, Cooney JL, Duhig AM, Smith AE, Liss TB, McFetridge AK, Babuscio T, Nich C, Carroll KM, Rounsaville BJ, Krishnan‐Sarin S. Combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Contingency Management for Smoking Cessation in Adolescent Smokers: A Preliminary Comparison of Two Different CBT Formats. American Journal On Addictions 2007, 16: 468-474. PMID: 18058412, PMCID: PMC3677716, DOI: 10.1080/10550490701641173.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyAdolescent smokersContingency managementBehavioral therapySchool-based smoking cessation programBrief behavioral interventionPercent days abstinentCBT conditionWeekly versionCBT groupCBT formatBehavioral interventionsDays abstinentSmoking cessation programWeekly formatTreatment abstinence ratesAbstinence ratesCessation programsMore participantsOptimal formatFour weeksSmokersPilot studyAbstinentTherapyContingency Management to Reduce Substance Use in Individuals Who are Homeless with Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders
Tracy K, Babuscio T, Nich C, Kiluk B, Carroll KM, Petry NM, Rounsaville BJ. Contingency Management to Reduce Substance Use in Individuals Who are Homeless with Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2007, 33: 253-258. PMID: 17497548, PMCID: PMC3390023, DOI: 10.1080/00952990601174931.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2006
A randomized controlled pilot study of motivational interviewing for patients with psychotic and drug use disorders
Martino S, Carroll KM, Nich C, Rounsaville BJ. A randomized controlled pilot study of motivational interviewing for patients with psychotic and drug use disorders. Addiction 2006, 101: 1479-1492. PMID: 16968350, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2006.01554.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStandard psychiatric interviewDrug treatment outcomesTreatment outcomesDrug usePilot studyMeasurements Primary outcomeDays of attendancePsychotropic medication adherenceCocaine-using groupPrimary drug useDrug use disordersProportion of participantsPartial hospital programDrug-related disordersImproved treatment outcomesSecondary drug usePrimary outcomeMedication adherencePsychiatric interviewHospital programTrial designUse disordersDual diagnosisMotivational interviewPrimary marijuana