2013
The Recovery Line: A pilot trial of automated, telephone-based treatment for continued drug use in methadone maintenance
Moore BA, Fazzino T, Barry DT, Fiellin DA, Cutter CJ, Schottenfeld RS, Ball SA. The Recovery Line: A pilot trial of automated, telephone-based treatment for continued drug use in methadone maintenance. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2013, 45: 63-69. PMID: 23375114, PMCID: PMC3642223, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2012.12.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAutomationCocaine-Related DisordersFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMethadoneMiddle AgedOpiate Substitution TreatmentOpioid-Related DisordersPatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient SatisfactionPilot ProjectsSubstance Abuse DetectionTelephoneTherapy, Computer-AssistedConceptsMethadone maintenanceLarge clinical trialsTelephone-based treatmentCurrent pilot studyPatient satisfactionClinical trialsPatient utilizationComputer-based treatmentPilot trialInitial efficacyInteractive voice response systemDrug usePatientsScreen outcomesVoice response systemPilot studyIllicit drugsTreatmentDaily useTrialsEfficacyOpioidsAbstinenceRecovery lineCocaine
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
2007
Concurrent and Predictive Validity of Drug Use and Psychiatric Diagnosis Among First‐Time DWI Offenders
Palmer RS, Ball SA, Rounsaville BJ, O'Malley SS. Concurrent and Predictive Validity of Drug Use and Psychiatric Diagnosis Among First‐Time DWI Offenders. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2007, 31: 619-624. PMID: 17374041, DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2007.00346.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAlcohol DrinkingAlcoholic IntoxicationAnxiety DisordersAutomobile DrivingCrimeData Interpretation, StatisticalFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansInterview, PsychologicalMaleMental DisordersMood DisordersPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesReproducibility of ResultsSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsDWI offendersMore alcohol-related negative consequencesAlcohol-related negative consequencesFirst-time DWI offendersNegative consequencesGreater readinessLifetime diagnosisGroup counseling interventionPsychiatric diagnosisIntervention terminationPredictive validitySubstance dependenceCounseling interventionOffendersCurrent studyDrug abuseMood disordersIntoxicated offendersPsychiatric disordersProgram admissionDrug useDrinkingInterventionAlcohol consumptionReadiness
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 disordersPractice Makes Progress? Homework Assignments and Outcome in Treatment of Cocaine Dependence
Carroll KM, Nich C, Ball SA. Practice Makes Progress? Homework Assignments and Outcome in Treatment of Cocaine Dependence. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2005, 73: 749-755. PMID: 16173864, PMCID: PMC2365906, DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.73.4.749.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultCocaine-Related DisordersCognitive Behavioral TherapyFemaleHumansPeriodicityPractice, PsychologicalTreatment OutcomeDrinking 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
2001
Addicted 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