2014
A pilot trial of a videogame-based exercise program for methadone maintained patients
Cutter CJ, Schottenfeld RS, Moore BA, Ball SA, Beitel M, Savant JD, Stults-Kolehmainen MA, Doucette C, Barry DT. A pilot trial of a videogame-based exercise program for methadone maintained patients. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2014, 47: 299-305. PMID: 25012555, PMCID: PMC4487635, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2014.05.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExercise interventionSubstance useSubstance use disorder treatmentMethadone-maintained patientsStudy completion ratesPhysical activity levelsGreater physical activityWii Fit PlusUse disorder treatmentExercise programSedentary controlsPilot trialPhysical activityDisorder treatmentActive game playPilot studyActivity levelsInterventionPatientsCompletion ratesHigh satisfactionFurther investigationTrialsPsychological wellnessParticipantsDevelopment of the Clinician Assessment of Financial Incapability (CAFI)
Black AC, McMahon TJ, Rosenheck RA, Ball SA, Ries RK, Ames D, Rosen MI. Development of the Clinician Assessment of Financial Incapability (CAFI). Psychiatry Research 2014, 215: 784-789. PMID: 24495575, PMCID: PMC3959734, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2014.01.021.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Internalizing and Externalizing Dimensions and Alcohol Use in First Time DWI Offenders: Indirect Effects Through Coping Self-Efficacy
Schlauch RC, O'Malley SS, Rounsaville BJ, Ball SA. Internalizing and Externalizing Dimensions and Alcohol Use in First Time DWI Offenders: Indirect Effects Through Coping Self-Efficacy. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2012, 26: 133-139. PMID: 21988478, PMCID: PMC3288506, DOI: 10.1037/a0025808.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAggressionAlcohol DrinkingAnxietyCriminalsDepressionFemaleHumansInternal-External ControlMaleSelf EfficacySurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsProblematic alcohol useFirst-time DWI offendersExternalizing dimensionDWI offendersAlcohol useHigh-risk drinking situationsProblematic drinking behaviorStructural equation modelingPositive situationsNegative situationsDrinking situationsInternalizing dimensionOne's inabilityEquation modelingInternalizingDrinking behaviorIndirect effectsCross-sectional dataOffendersSpecific situationsCopingSituationPotential pathwaysDimensionsFindings
2009
The Alliance in Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Counseling as Usual for Substance Use Problems
Crits-Christoph P, Gallop R, Temes CM, Woody G, Ball SA, Martino S, Carroll KM. The Alliance in Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Counseling as Usual for Substance Use Problems. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2009, 77: 1125-1135. PMID: 19968388, PMCID: PMC2829757, DOI: 10.1037/a0017045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA treatment for substance abusing pregnant women
Yonkers KA, Howell HB, Allen AE, Ball SA, Pantalon MV, Rounsaville BJ. A treatment for substance abusing pregnant women. Archives Of Women's Mental Health 2009, 12: 221. PMID: 19350369, PMCID: PMC3103065, DOI: 10.1007/s00737-009-0069-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPregnant womenMaternal Health ClinicRoutine prenatal careManualized behavioral treatmentYale AdherencePrenatal careClinical trialsHealth clinicsHealth cliniciansBreath testBehavioral treatmentPilot studySubstance useMotivational interviewingSmall urban cityTreatment fidelityTreatment deliveryWomenTherapyCognitive therapyTreatmentSelf-ReportNew HavenClinicClinicians
2007
Comparing individual therapies for personality disordered opioid dependent patients.
Ball SA. Comparing individual therapies for personality disordered opioid dependent patients. Journal Of Personality Disorders 2007, 21: 305-21. PMID: 17536942, DOI: 10.1521/pedi.2007.21.3.305.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCognitive Behavioral TherapyFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOpioid-Related DisordersOutcome Assessment, Health CarePersonality DisordersPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychotherapyPsychotherapy, BriefRetention, PsychologySeverity of Illness IndexSubstance-Related DisordersSurveys and QuestionnairesTreatment OutcomeConceptsDual-focus schema therapyOpioid-dependent patientsPersonality disorderSubstance abuse patientsStep Facilitation TherapyStrong therapeutic allianceDependent patientsMethadone maintenancePsychosocial impairmentPsychiatric symptomsAbuse patientsDiagnostic criteriaTherapyTherapy conditionsIndividual therapySubstance useTherapeutic allianceSeverity indicatorsIndividual psychotherapySignificant differencesPatientsSignificant reductionPsychotherapeutic approachesSchema therapyDisorders
2005
Substance 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 disordersDrinking to cope: a comparison of questionnaire and electronic diary reports.
Todd M, Armeli S, Tennen H, Carney MA, Ball SA, Kranzler HR, Affleck G. Drinking to cope: a comparison of questionnaire and electronic diary reports. Journal Of Studies On Alcohol And Drugs 2005, 66: 121-9. PMID: 15830912, DOI: 10.15288/jsa.2005.66.121.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-III Subtypes of Opioid Dependence: Validity and Matching to Behavioral Therapies
Ball SA, Nich C, Rounsaville BJ, Eagan D, Carroll KM. Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-III Subtypes of Opioid Dependence: Validity and Matching to Behavioral Therapies. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2004, 72: 698-711. PMID: 15301655, PMCID: PMC3709250, DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.72.4.698.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLess symptom improvementOpioid-dependent outpatientsOpioid dependenceSymptom improvementClinical trialsBetter outcomesPredictive validity analysesBehavioral therapyVoucher conditionSubtypesAffective disturbancesIntervention conditionMatching AnalysisPredictive validityCounselingValidity analysisNaltrexoneGroup counselingOutpatientsTherapyTrials
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultFemaleHumansMalePersonality DisordersReproducibility of ResultsSeverity of Illness IndexSubstance-Related DisordersSurveys and Questionnaires