2016
Randomized Trial of Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorders: Efficacy as a Virtual Stand‐Alone and Treatment Add‐On Compared with Standard Outpatient Treatment
Kiluk BD, Devore KA, Buck MB, Nich C, Frankforter TL, LaPaglia DM, Yates BT, Gordon MA, Carroll KM. Randomized Trial of Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorders: Efficacy as a Virtual Stand‐Alone and Treatment Add‐On Compared with Standard Outpatient Treatment. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2016, 40: 1991-2000. PMID: 27488212, PMCID: PMC5008977, DOI: 10.1111/acer.13162.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcohol-Related DisordersAmbulatory CareCognitive Behavioral TherapyFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSubstance Abuse Treatment CentersTherapy, Computer-AssistedTreatment OutcomeVirtual Reality Exposure TherapyConceptsAlcohol use disorderCognitive behavioral therapyComputerized cognitive behavioral therapyAlcohol useUse disordersClinical monitoringBehavioral therapyCurrent alcohol use disorderStandard outpatient treatmentEvidence-based treatmentsWeb-based CBT programPercentage of daysRandomized trialsPreliminary efficacyStandard treatmentOutpatient treatmentTreatment completionTreatment periodOutpatient facilitiesParticipants' alcohol useClinical practiceCBT4CBTCBT programTreatment-seeking individualsClinical samples
2015
Prompted to treatment by the criminal justice system: Relationships with treatment retention and outcome among cocaine users
Kiluk BD, Serafini K, Malin-Mayor B, Babuscio TA, Nich C, Carroll KM. Prompted to treatment by the criminal justice system: Relationships with treatment retention and outcome among cocaine users. American Journal On Addictions 2015, 24: 225-232. PMID: 25809378, PMCID: PMC4494106, DOI: 10.1111/ajad.12208.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAlcoholismAmbulatory CareFeasibility StudiesFemaleFocus GroupsFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMentorsMiddle AgedPeer GroupPilot ProjectsSubstance Abuse Treatment CentersYoung AdultConceptsOutpatient alcohol treatment programTreatment programSubstance useAlcohol problemsCommunity treatment programsAlcohol use disorderAlcohol treatment programsDelivery of treatmentReduction of alcoholStage IModular interventionNew interventionsPatient interestBiological measuresInterventionFocus groupsUtilizing Peer Mentorship to Engage High Recidivism Substance-Abusing Patients in Treatment
Tracy K, Burton M, Nich C, Rounsaville B. Utilizing Peer Mentorship to Engage High Recidivism Substance-Abusing Patients in Treatment. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2011, 37: 525-531. PMID: 21851202, DOI: 10.3109/00952990.2011.600385.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance-using patientsSubstance abuse patientsSubstance use disordersPrimary outcomeOutpatient treatmentOutpatient appointmentsLack of attendanceTreatment appointmentsHospital settingPast diagnosisUse disordersTreatment attendanceSubstance abusePatientsTreatmentHigh recidivismPeer mentorshipTauAddiction problemsAppointmentsAttendance
2010
Teaching community program clinicians motivational interviewing using expert and train‐the‐trainer strategies
Martino S, Ball SA, Nich C, Canning‐Ball M, Rounsaville BJ, Carroll KM. Teaching community program clinicians motivational interviewing using expert and train‐the‐trainer strategies. Addiction 2010, 106: 428-441. PMID: 20925684, PMCID: PMC3017235, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2010.03135.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultClinical CompetenceConnecticutEducation, Medical, ContinuingEducational MeasurementFemaleHumansInterview, PsychologicalMaleMiddle AgedMotivationProgram DevelopmentProgram EvaluationRegression AnalysisSubstance Abuse Treatment CentersSubstance-Related DisordersTeachingTeaching MaterialsTechnology TransferConceptsClinical trial standardsTreatment programPercentage of cliniciansMental health treatment programsCommunity treatment programsMI adherencePrimary outcomeClinician adherenceProgram cliniciansMI performanceTrainer strategyCliniciansAddiction treatmentTrial standardsTrainer approachAdherenceTT conditionsHigh percentageTreatmentSkill-building workshopsTTExMIEffective strategyStudy
2008
Informal 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 InstituteCommunity program therapist adherence and competence in motivational enhancement therapy
Martino S, Ball SA, Nich C, Frankforter TL, Carroll KM. Community program therapist adherence and competence in motivational enhancement therapy. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2008, 96: 37-48. PMID: 18328638, PMCID: PMC2692429, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2008.01.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAmbulatory CareAttitude of Health PersonnelClinical CompetenceCognitive Behavioral TherapyCommunity Mental Health ServicesDirective CounselingEducationFemaleHumansMaleMotivationPatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient ComplianceProfessional-Patient RelationsSubstance Abuse Treatment CentersSubstance-Related DisordersTeachingTreatment OutcomeConceptsMotivational enhancement therapyUsual sessionEnhancement therapyTreatment programClinical supervisionClient treatment outcomesExpert-led workshopsCommunity treatment programsTherapist adherenceClient motivationMotivational interviewingDrug counselingAddiction treatment programsSkill factorsIndependent ratingsSession changesWorkshop trainingAdequate fidelityCompetence itemsStandard counselingTherapistsTreatment adherenceSessionsCompetenceCommunity programs