2011
Mutual influence in therapist competence and adherence to motivational enhancement therapy
Imel ZE, Baer JS, Martino S, Ball SA, Carroll KM. Mutual influence in therapist competence and adherence to motivational enhancement therapy. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2011, 115: 229-236. PMID: 21227601, PMCID: PMC3397170, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2010.11.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBehavior, AddictiveClinical CompetenceCounselingFemaleHealth PersonnelHumansMaleMotivationMulticenter Studies as TopicPatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient ComplianceProfessional CompetenceProfessional-Patient RelationsPsychotherapyRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSeverity of Illness IndexTreatment OutcomeConceptsMotivational enhancement therapyClinical trialsTherapist adherenceEnhancement therapyMulti-site clinical trialLarge multi-site clinical trialDays of useTreatment protocolTherapists' caseloadsAdherenceTherapist competenceTrialsTherapist performanceClient severityTherapyCaseloadTherapistsThree-level multilevel models
2009
Depressive Symptoms, Drinking Consequences, and Motivation to Change in First Time DWI Offenders
Holt LJ, O'Malley SS, Rounsaville BJ, Ball SA. Depressive Symptoms, Drinking Consequences, and Motivation to Change in First Time DWI Offenders. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2009, 35: 117-122. PMID: 19462293, PMCID: PMC3679647, DOI: 10.1080/00952990802585398.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBeck Depression InventoryDepressive symptomsFirst-time DWI offendersPretreatment depressive symptomsUseful screening toolHigh-risk drinkingPsychosocial assessmentSevere symptomatologyDrinking consequencesAlcohol consumptionDepression InventorySymptomsDWI arrestsScreening toolTime pointsDWI offendersIntervention outcomesDrinking-related consequencesSubsequent treatmentDrinking behaviorPsychological disordersInterventionArrestDrinkingCurrent study
2008
Serious Adverse Events in Randomized Psychosocial Treatment Studies: Safety or Arbitrary Edicts?
Petry NM, Roll JM, Rounsaville BJ, Ball SA, Stitzer M, Peirce JM, Blaine J, Kirby KC, McCarty D, Carroll KM. Serious Adverse Events in Randomized Psychosocial Treatment Studies: Safety or Arbitrary Edicts? Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2008, 76: 1076-1082. PMID: 19045975, PMCID: PMC2756150, DOI: 10.1037/a0013679.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerious adverse eventsAdverse eventsStandard careDrug Abuse Clinical Trials NetworkMore (95% CI 4 to 167 more) serious adverse eventsSAE incidence rateClinical Trials NetworkPsychosocial treatment studiesPsychosocial intervention studiesPercent of participantsPsychosocial trialsIncidence ratePharmaceutical trialsTherapy trialsIntervention studiesTreatment studiesTrials NetworkHuman subjects protection policiesSubstance-abusing participantsContingency managementMotivational enhancementNational InstituteTrialsSignificant differencesCare
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
2006
Brief motivational enhancement and coping skills interventions for heavy drinking
Ball SA, Todd M, Tennen H, Armeli S, Mohr C, Affleck G, Kranzler HR. Brief motivational enhancement and coping skills interventions for heavy drinking. Addictive Behaviors 2006, 32: 1105-1118. PMID: 16945487, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2006.07.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAlcoholismFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMotivationPsychotherapy, BriefSeverity of Illness IndexConceptsBrief motivational enhancementBrief interventionMotivational enhancementCoping skills interventionWaiting-list participantsHeavy drinking adultsSkills interventionCoping skillsList conditionCommunity sampleDrinking adultsList participantsDependent individualsHand-held computersHeavy drinkingParticipantsIntervention phaseDrinkingInterventionSkillsIntervention subjectsAdultsIndividuals
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 disorders
2004
Typologies of drug dependence: comparative validity of a multivariate and four univariate models
Basu D, Ball SA, Feinn R, Gelernter J, Kranzler HR. Typologies of drug dependence: comparative validity of a multivariate and four univariate models. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2004, 73: 289-300. PMID: 15036551, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2003.11.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug dependenceDrug abuse/dependenceLongitudinal cohort studyFirst-degree relativesAbuse/dependencePsychiatric Symptom IndexPredictive validityAntisocial personality disorderGreater concurrent validityCohort studyStrength of associationSymptom IndexAlcohol dependenceB typologyDrug abuseSubstance usePersonality disorderComposite scoreConcurrent validityDegree of changeOverall functioningComparative validitySuperior validityPsychopathologyUnivariate models
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 QuestionnairesReconceptualizing Personality Disorder Categories Using Personality Trait Dimensions: Introduction to Special Section
Ball S. Reconceptualizing Personality Disorder Categories Using Personality Trait Dimensions: Introduction to Special Section. Journal Of Personality 2001, 69: 147-153. PMID: 11339793, DOI: 10.1111/1467-6494.00139.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHumansPersonality AssessmentPersonality DisordersPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesSeverity of Illness IndexAddicted 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
2000
Comorbid Psychopathology in Binge Eating Disorder: Relation to Eating Disorder Severity at Baseline and Following Treatment
Wilfley D, Friedman M, Dounchis J, Stein R, Welch R, Ball S. Comorbid Psychopathology in Binge Eating Disorder: Relation to Eating Disorder Severity at Baseline and Following Treatment. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2000, 68: 641-649. PMID: 10965639, DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.68.4.641.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAxis II psychopathologyComorbid psychopathologyDisorder severityStructured Clinical InterviewCluster B personality disordersAxis I psychopathologyBinge Eating DisorderB personality disordersEating Disorder ExaminationTreatment outcomesPsychotherapy trialsCluster B disordersBED patientsClinical InterviewDSM-IIISevere bingeDisorder ExaminationDisorder psychopathologyPersonality disorderEating DisordersBingeDisordersBaselineB disordersTreatmentCo‐occurrence of Axis I and Axis II disorders in substance abusers
Verheul R, Kranzler H, Poling J, Tennen H, Ball S, Rounsaville B. Co‐occurrence of Axis I and Axis II disorders in substance abusers. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica 2000, 101: 110-118. PMID: 10706010, DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0447.2000.90050.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnxiety DisordersBorderline Personality DisorderCatchment Area, HealthConnecticutFemaleHumansInterview, PsychologicalMalePersonality DisordersPhobic DisordersPrevalenceSchizotypal Personality DisorderSeverity of Illness IndexSubstance Abuse Treatment CentersSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsAnxiety/mood disordersPre-treatment statusMood disordersAxis II disordersAxis IPersonality disorderSubstance abusersSymptom profilesAnxiety/moodAxis II diagnosesPre-treatment characteristicsBorderline personality disorderSchizotypal personality disorderMajor depressionClinical importanceDisordersStrong associationAbusersSocial phobiaAssociationSemi-structured interviewsStatusDiagnosis
1999
Concurrent and Predictive Validity of Antisocial Personality Disorder Subtyping among Substance Abusers
CECERO J, BALL S, TENNEN H, KRANZLER H, ROUNSAVILLE B. Concurrent and Predictive Validity of Antisocial Personality Disorder Subtyping among Substance Abusers. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 1999, 187: 478-486. PMID: 10463065, DOI: 10.1097/00005053-199908000-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAmbulatory CareAntisocial Personality DisorderChi-Square DistributionComorbidityDepressive DisorderDiagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry)Follow-Up StudiesHospitalizationHumansMental DisordersMultivariate AnalysisPersonality InventoryProbabilityPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSeverity of Illness IndexSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsAntisocial personality disorderAdult antisocial behaviorLifetime depressionPsychiatric severityFull ASPDSubstance abusersPersonality disorderHistory of depressionAxis II pathologyOutpatient substance abusersPoor prognosisBaseline severityGreater baselineSubstance useSeverityDisordersStrongest predictorDepressionMultivariate regressionSubtypesBaselinePredictive validityAbusersVersusPrognosis
1998
Personality 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
1997
A Five-Factor Model of Personality and Addiction, Psychiatric, and AIDS Risk Severity in Pregnant and Postpartum Cocaine Misusers
Ball S, Schottenfeld R. A Five-Factor Model of Personality and Addiction, Psychiatric, and AIDS Risk Severity in Pregnant and Postpartum Cocaine Misusers. Substance Use & Misuse 1997, 32: 25-41. PMID: 9044535, DOI: 10.3109/10826089709027295.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFive-factor measureZuckerman-Kuhlman Personality QuestionnaireFive-factor modelPsychiatric symptomsOutpatient treatment programBeck Depression InventoryNeuroticism-AnxietyPersonality dimensionsPersonality QuestionnaireAddiction Severity IndexSample of womenAddiction severityDifferent subscalesTreatment programSymptom severityAIDS risk behaviorsPersonalityDepression InventoryCocaine misusersRisk behaviorsPowerful predictor
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCannabisCocaineEthanolHumansNarcoticsPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesSeverity of Illness IndexSubstance-Related Disorders
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
A Comparison of Alternate Systems for Diagnosing Antisocial Personality Disorder in Cocaine Abusers
CARROLL K, BALL S, ROUNSAVILLE B. A Comparison of Alternate Systems for Diagnosing Antisocial Personality Disorder in Cocaine Abusers. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 1993, 181: 436-443. PMID: 8320546, DOI: 10.1097/00005053-199307000-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research