2010
Multisite effectiveness trials of treatments for substance abuse and co-occurring problems: Have we chosen the best designs?
Nunes EV, Ball S, Booth R, Brigham G, Calsyn DA, Carroll K, Feaster DJ, Hien D, Hubbard RL, Ling W, Petry NM, Rotrosen J, Selzer J, Stitzer M, Tross S, Wakim P, Winhusen T, Woody G. Multisite effectiveness trials of treatments for substance abuse and co-occurring problems: Have we chosen the best designs? Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2010, 38: s97-s112. PMID: 20307801, PMCID: PMC2909698, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2010.01.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCommunity Health ServicesComparative Effectiveness ResearchEvidence-Based MedicineHumansInformation DisseminationNational Institute on Drug Abuse (U.S.)Randomized Controlled Trials as TopicResearch DesignSubstance Abuse Treatment CentersSubstance-Related DisordersTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsClinical Trials NetworkMultisite effectiveness trialEffectiveness trialNational Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials NetworkSubstance abuseNew interventionsReal-world clinical settingNew treatment interventionsPrimary outcome paperFuture effectiveness trialHIV risk behaviorsEvidence-based treatmentsBehavioral health problemsCo-occurring problemsOutcome papersClinical trialsHIV riskTreatment interventionsHealth problemsRisk behaviorsClinical settingTrials NetworkDrug abuseTrialsSuch treatment
2005
Motivational interviewing to improve treatment engagement and outcome in individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse: A multisite effectiveness study
Carroll KM, Ball SA, Nich C, Martino S, Frankforter TL, Farentinos C, Kunkel LE, Mikulich-Gilbertson SK, Morgenstern J, Obert JL, Polcin D, Snead N, Woody GE, Network F. Motivational interviewing to improve treatment engagement and outcome in individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse: A multisite effectiveness study. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2005, 81: 301-312. PMID: 16169159, PMCID: PMC2386852, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2005.08.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical practiceCommunity-based treatment settingsCourse of treatmentStandard clinical practiceCommunity-based cliniciansForm of treatmentMultisite effectiveness studyMI techniquesMotivational interviewing techniquesSubstance use outcomesSession audiotapesEvaluation sessionsOutpatient treatmentClinical trialsImproved outcomesStandard interventionTreatment settingsTreatment engagementBehavioral therapyEffectiveness studiesSubstance abuseSame sessionUse outcomesHigher skill ratingsSubstance usersSubstance abuse and personality disorders in homeless drop-in center clients: symptom severity and psychotherapy retention in a randomized clinical trial
Ball SA, Cobb-Richardson P, Connolly AJ, Bujosa CT, O'Neall TW. Substance abuse and personality disorders in homeless drop-in center clients: symptom severity and psychotherapy retention in a randomized clinical trial. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2005, 46: 371-379. PMID: 16122538, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2004.11.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAmbulatory CareCrimeFemaleHumansIll-Housed PersonsInterpersonal RelationsMaleMass ScreeningMiddle AgedPersonality DisordersPsychologyPsychotherapyRetention, PsychologySeverity of Illness IndexSocial BehaviorSubstance-Related DisordersSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsPsychiatric symptomsPersonality disorderPsychosocial impairmentSubstance abuse relapse preventionHomeless dropSignificant psychiatric symptomsRandomized clinical trialsCluster B personality disordersMental health servicesB personality disordersTherapy retentionPrimary outcomePersonality disorder symptomsSubstance abuse counselingClinical trialsTreatment responsePsychotherapy retentionHealth servicesRelapse preventionPsychosocial problemsSymptom severitySubstance abuseSymptomsSubstance abusersC disordersReasons for dropout from drug abuse treatment: Symptoms, personality, and motivation
Ball SA, Carroll KM, Canning-Ball M, Rounsaville BJ. Reasons for dropout from drug abuse treatment: Symptoms, personality, and motivation. Addictive Behaviors 2005, 31: 320-330. PMID: 15964152, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2005.05.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbuse treatmentMaladaptive personality functioningSelf-reported assessment dataSubstance abuse treatmentDrug abuse treatmentPersonality functioningClient motivationSubjective reasonsParticipants' symptomsSubstance abuseDropout risk factorsPrevious researchClient's perspectiveMotivationProgram staffOutpatient treatmentEarly attritionAssessment dataDropoutRisk factorsPersonalityFunctioningReengagementSymptomsAbusePersonality traits, problems, and disorders: Clinical applications to substance use disorders
Ball S. Personality traits, problems, and disorders: Clinical applications to substance use disorders. Journal Of Research In Personality 2005, 39: 84-102. DOI: 10.1016/j.jrp.2004.09.008.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Reliability of Personality Disorder Symptoms and Personality Traits in Substance-Dependent Inpatients
Ball S, Rounsaville B, Tennen H, Kranzler H. Reliability of Personality Disorder Symptoms and Personality Traits in Substance-Dependent Inpatients. Journal Of Psychopathology And Clinical Science 2001, 110: 341-352. PMID: 11358028, DOI: 10.1037/0021-843x.110.2.341.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAddicted patients with personality disorders: traits, schemas, and presenting problems.
Ball S, Cecero J. Addicted patients with personality disorders: traits, schemas, and presenting problems. Journal Of Personality Disorders 2001, 15: 72-83. PMID: 11236816, DOI: 10.1521/pedi.15.1.72.18642.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Manualized treatment for substance abusers with personality disorders Dual focus schema therapy
Ball S. Manualized treatment for substance abusers with personality disorders Dual focus schema therapy. Addictive Behaviors 1998, 23: 883-891. PMID: 9801723, DOI: 10.1016/s0306-4603(98)00067-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDual-focus schema therapySchema therapyRelapse preventionCognitive-behavioral therapy approachPersonality disorderSubstance abuseEarly maladaptive schemasSubstance abuse treatmentYoung SchemaMaladaptive schemasManualized treatmentTreatment manualAbuse treatmentSubstance abusersTherapeutic attentionDrug abuseAbuseAxis IOpioid-dependent individualsDrug counselingSchemaTherapy approachesDisordersStyleAbusersTypes of Abuse and Cocaine Use in Pregnant Women
Jantzen K, Ball S, Leventhal J, Schottenfeld R. Types of Abuse and Cocaine Use in Pregnant Women. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 1998, 15: 319-323. PMID: 9650140, DOI: 10.1016/s0740-5472(97)00198-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCocaine useCurrent cocaine useAge of onsetPerinatal carePregnant womenSexual abuseHospital clinicOnset of abuseLifetime cocaine useHistory of abuseSubstance abuseChildhood sexual abuseChildhoodWomenFrequency of abuseExperiences of abusePhysical abuseTypes of abuseSeverityAbuseOnsetAssociationAbuse experiencesPregnancyPersonality disorder and dimension differences between type A and type B substance abusers.
Ball S, Kranzler H, Tennen H, Poling J, Rounsaville B. Personality disorder and dimension differences between type A and type B substance abusers. Journal Of Personality Disorders 1998, 12: 1-12. PMID: 9573515, DOI: 10.1521/pedi.1998.12.1.1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPersonality disorderSubtype differencesSubstance abusersType BDSM-IV personality disordersGreater psychosocial impairmentSevere substance abuseType APremorbid risk factorsNormal personality dimensionsOutpatient alcoholRisk factorsPsychosocial impairmentPsychiatric symptomsSevere symptomsType A/Type B distinctionSubstance abuseDisordersAntisocial personalitySymptomsAbusersB distinctionInpatientsDifferencesImpairment
1996
Generalizability of the Type A/Type B Distinction Across Different Psychoactive Substances
Feingold A, Ball S, Kranzler H, Rounsaville B. Generalizability of the Type A/Type B Distinction Across Different Psychoactive Substances. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 1996, 22: 449-462. PMID: 8841691, DOI: 10.3109/00952999609001671.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1994
Sensation Seeking, Substance Abuse, and Psychopathology in Treatment-Seeking and Community Cocaine Abusers
Ball S, Carroll K, Rounsaville B. Sensation Seeking, Substance Abuse, and Psychopathology in Treatment-Seeking and Community Cocaine Abusers. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 1994, 62: 1053-1057. PMID: 7806714, DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.62.5.1053.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCocaine abusersSubstance abuseSevere psychosocial impairmentSubstance abuse severityAttention deficit disorderPsychosocial impairmentFamily historySevere symptomsPsychiatric disordersLifetime historyConduct disorderSubstance usePolysubstance abusersSubstance abusersDeficit disorderTreatment seekingAbusersDisordersAntisocial personalityCommunity sampleEarly ageAbuse severityType II classificationAbuseHigh sensation seekers
1993
Psychiatric Disorders Among Relatives of Cocaine‐Abusing Individuals
Luthar S, Ball S, Rounsaville B. Psychiatric Disorders Among Relatives of Cocaine‐Abusing Individuals. American Journal On Addictions 1993, 2: 225-231. DOI: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.1993.tb00424.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCocaine-abusing individualsPsychiatric disordersFamilial riskContext of alcoholismSeverity of disorderMaternal depressionAffective disordersPaternal alcoholismSubstance abuseParental psychopathologyDisordersRiskAlcoholismDepressionEarly childhood yearsChildhood yearsRisk indexSiblingsPresence/absenceAbuseIndividualsSeverity