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Racial and ethnic differences in alcohol, cannabis, and illicit substance use treatment: a systematic review and narrative synthesis of studies done in the USA
Jordan A, Quainoo S, Nich C, Babuscio TA, Funaro MC, Carroll KM. Racial and ethnic differences in alcohol, cannabis, and illicit substance use treatment: a systematic review and narrative synthesis of studies done in the USA. The Lancet Psychiatry 2022, 9: 660-675. PMID: 35752192, DOI: 10.1016/s2215-0366(22)00160-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance use outcomesTreatment initiationJoanna Briggs Institute appraisal toolsSystematic reviewSubstance use disordersSignificant differencesSubstance use treatmentDissemination of treatmentUncontrolled trialsClinical trialsBaseline differencesStudy qualityInclusion criteriaUse disordersRCTsNarrative synthesisSocial determinantsUse treatmentAppraisal toolLatinx adultsEthnic differencesEthnic populationsOutcomesTrialsLatinx populations
2020
Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders in a Specialized Primary Care Practice: A Randomized Feasibility Trial to Address the RT Component of SBIRT.
Tetrault JM, Holt SR, Cavallo DA, O'Connor PG, Gordon MA, Corvino JK, Nich C, Carroll KM. Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders in a Specialized Primary Care Practice: A Randomized Feasibility Trial to Address the RT Component of SBIRT. Journal Of Addiction Medicine 2020, 14: e303-e309. PMID: 32371660, DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000000663.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance use disordersComputerized cognitive behavioral therapySubstance useCognitive behavioral therapySelf-reported substance useUse disordersTechnology-based treatmentsPrimary care settingSubstance use outcomesIntegrated addictions treatmentTechnology-based interventionsBehavioral therapyPrimary care practicesOverall positive outcomeSUD interventionsBrief interventionUnhealthy alcohol useDays abstinentPositive outcomesUse outcomesCare settingsAlcohol useStandard careAddiction treatmentTreatment settings
2018
Culturally Adapted, Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Spanish-Speaking Individuals With Substance Use Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Paris M, Silva M, Añez-Nava L, Jaramillo Y, Kiluk BD, Gordon MA, Nich C, Frankforter T, Devore K, Ball SA, Carroll KM. Culturally Adapted, Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Spanish-Speaking Individuals With Substance Use Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial. American Journal Of Public Health 2018, 108: 1535-1542. PMID: 30252519, PMCID: PMC6187780, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2018.304571.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance use disordersCognitive-behavioral treatmentUse disordersSubstance use outcomesClinical trialsWeb-based cognitive behavioral therapyCurrent substance use disorderUse outcomesRandomized clinical trialsStandard outpatient treatmentEvidence-based treatmentsCognitive behavioral therapyPrimary outcomeStandard treatmentOutpatient treatmentStandard outpatientTreatment completionHealth disparitiesBehavioral therapyBehavioral treatmentAddiction treatmentTreatment-seeking individualsGreater reductionTreatmentDisorders
2010
Relationship of cognitive function and the acquisition of coping skills in computer assisted treatment for substance use disorders
Kiluk BD, Nich C, Carroll KM. Relationship of cognitive function and the acquisition of coping skills in computer assisted treatment for substance use disorders. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2010, 114: 169-176. PMID: 21050679, PMCID: PMC3046302, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2010.09.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyCognitive functioningCoping skillsBehavioral therapySubstance useCoping skills trainingMeasures of IQSubstance-dependent individualsSignificant indirect effectSubstance use outcomesChronic substance useNeuropsychological measuresNeuropsychological factorsSubstance use disordersComputerized versionHigher IQSkills trainingCognitive functionLower IQLittle previous researchIQDependent individualsPoor functioningUse outcomesCognitive impairmentQuality versus quantity: acquisition of coping skills following computerized cognitive–behavioral therapy for substance use disorders
Kiluk BD, Nich C, Babuscio T, Carroll KM. Quality versus quantity: acquisition of coping skills following computerized cognitive–behavioral therapy for substance use disorders. Addiction 2010, 105: 2120-2127. PMID: 20854334, PMCID: PMC2975828, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2010.03076.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyComputerized CBT programEffects of CBTComputerized cognitive behavioral therapySubstance use disordersEffect of treatmentSubstance use outcomesRole-play taskTreatment completionHigh riskPrimary drugUse disordersAverage ageCommunity settingsBehavioral therapyPatient treatmentSubstance dependenceAlcohol useCBT programSubstance useUse outcomesComputerized versionParticipants' durationSignificant increaseTreatmentNeurocognitive indicators predict results of an informed-consent quiz among substance-dependent treatment seekers entering a randomized clinical trial.
Kiluk BD, Nich C, Carroll KM. Neurocognitive indicators predict results of an informed-consent quiz among substance-dependent treatment seekers entering a randomized clinical trial. Journal Of Studies On Alcohol And Drugs 2010, 71: 704-12. PMID: 20731975, PMCID: PMC2930500, DOI: 10.15288/jsad.2010.71.704.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyMeasures of intelligenceBrief neuropsychological screeningCurrent substance dependenceSubstance use outcomesParticipants meeting criteriaNeurocognitive indicatorsEnhanced consent proceduresNeuropsychological functioningCorrect recallSubstance use treatmentTraining versionNeuropsychological screeningTreatment seekersQuiz itemsSubstance useSubstance usersSubstance dependenceMeeting criteriaRecallParticipants' understandingQuiz scoresFalse quizParticipantsComprehension
2008
Enduring effects of a computer-assisted training program for cognitive behavioral therapy: A 6-month follow-up of CBT4CBT
Carroll KM, Ball SA, Martino S, Nich C, Babuscio TA, Rounsaville BJ. Enduring effects of a computer-assisted training program for cognitive behavioral therapy: A 6-month follow-up of CBT4CBT. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2008, 100: 178-181. PMID: 19041197, PMCID: PMC2742309, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2008.09.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyBehavioral therapyComputer-assisted training programSubstance dependenceComputer-based trainingSubstance use outcomesComputer-assisted versionDrug useEnduring effectCBT4CBTUse outcomesRandomized clinical trialsTreatment retentionDurability of effectTraining programOutpatient communityStudy treatmentStandard treatmentOutpatient treatmentClinical trialsTreatment conditionsParticipantsSignificant differencesTreatmentRegression analysisInformal discussions in substance abuse treatment sessions
Martino S, Ball SA, Nich C, Frankforter TL, Carroll KM. Informal discussions in substance abuse treatment sessions. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2008, 36: 366-375. PMID: 18835679, PMCID: PMC2705985, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2008.08.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMotivational interviewingDrug Abuse Clinical Trials Network protocolSubstance abuse treatment sessionsSubstance use outcomesProficient implementationMI proficiencyClient motivationTreatment sessionsCounselor trainingTreatment fidelityUse outcomesSession changesCounselorsProgram retentionSessionsClientsMajor findingsTreatment strategiesInterviewingPersonal informationInformal discussionsMotivationProficiencyFindingsNational InstituteWhat is usual about “treatment-as-usual”? Data from two multisite effectiveness trials
Santa Ana EJ, Martino S, Ball SA, Nich C, Frankforter TL, Carroll KM. What is usual about “treatment-as-usual”? Data from two multisite effectiveness trials. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2008, 35: 369-379. PMID: 18337053, PMCID: PMC2712113, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2008.01.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffectiveness trialDrug Abuse Clinical Trials NetworkSubstance useMultisite effectiveness trialClinical Trials NetworkStandard clinical practiceParticipants' substance useCommunity-based drug abuse treatmentDrug abuse treatmentNumber of interventionsSubstance use outcomesPatient outcomesClinical practiceTrials NetworkAbuse treatmentUse outcomesNational InstituteSocial functioningTreatmentTrialsOpen-ended questionsOutcomesStandard practiceEarly stagesEarly sessions
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 users