2007
Issues in Designing and Implementing a Spanish‐Language Multi‐Site Clinical Trial
Suarez‐Morales L, Matthews J, Martino S, Ball SA, Rosa C, Farentinos C, Szapocznik J, Carroll KM. Issues in Designing and Implementing a Spanish‐Language Multi‐Site Clinical Trial. American Journal On Addictions 2007, 16: 206-215. PMID: 17612825, PMCID: PMC3628724, DOI: 10.1080/10550490701375707.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical trialsMulti-site clinical trialClinical Trials NetworkNIDA Clinical Trials NetworkMotivational enhancement therapySubstance abuse treatmentMulti-site trialClinical staffHealth disparitiesTrials NetworkAbuse treatmentEnhancement therapyTrialsHispanic populationStudy teamAssessment instrumentsDiverse populationsPopulationTherapy
2005
Reasons for dropout from drug abuse treatment: Symptoms, personality, and motivation
Ball SA, Carroll KM, Canning-Ball M, Rounsaville BJ. Reasons for dropout from drug abuse treatment: Symptoms, personality, and motivation. Addictive Behaviors 2005, 31: 320-330. PMID: 15964152, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2005.05.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbuse treatmentMaladaptive personality functioningSelf-reported assessment dataSubstance abuse treatmentDrug abuse treatmentPersonality functioningClient motivationSubjective reasonsParticipants' symptomsSubstance abuseDropout risk factorsPrevious researchClient's perspectiveMotivationProgram staffOutpatient treatmentEarly attritionAssessment dataDropoutRisk factorsPersonalityFunctioningReengagementSymptomsAbuse
2002
MET meets the real world: design issues and clinical strategies in the Clinical Trials Network
Network F, Carroll K, Farentinos C, Ball S, Crits-Christoph P, Libby B, Morgenstern J, Obert J, Polcin D, Woody G. MET meets the real world: design issues and clinical strategies in the Clinical Trials Network. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2002, 23: 73-80. PMID: 12220604, PMCID: PMC3651591, DOI: 10.1016/s0740-5472(02)00255-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical Trials NetworkBrief behavioral treatmentMotivational enhancement therapyDrug abuse treatment programsSubstance abuse treatmentCommunity-based drug abuse treatment programsEnhancement therapyTraining of cliniciansBehavioral treatmentMotivational interviewingTrials NetworkAbuse treatmentCommunity programsTreatment programStudy treatmentRange of studiesClinical trialsClinical strategiesReal worldTrainingStudy sampleTreatmentInterviewingProgramPharmacologic
1998
Manualized treatment for substance abusers with personality disorders Dual focus schema therapy
Ball S. Manualized treatment for substance abusers with personality disorders Dual focus schema therapy. Addictive Behaviors 1998, 23: 883-891. PMID: 9801723, DOI: 10.1016/s0306-4603(98)00067-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDual-focus schema therapySchema therapyRelapse preventionCognitive-behavioral therapy approachPersonality disorderSubstance abuseEarly maladaptive schemasSubstance abuse treatmentYoung SchemaMaladaptive schemasManualized treatmentTreatment manualAbuse treatmentSubstance abusersTherapeutic attentionDrug abuseAbuseAxis IOpioid-dependent individualsDrug counselingSchemaTherapy approachesDisordersStyleAbusers
1996
Attachment Theory as a Working Model for the Therapist Transitioning from Early to Later Recovery Substance Abuse Treatment
Ball S, Legow N. Attachment Theory as a Working Model for the Therapist Transitioning from Early to Later Recovery Substance Abuse Treatment. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 1996, 22: 533-547. PMID: 8911591, DOI: 10.3109/00952999609001679.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAttachment theorySecure baseSubstance abuse treatmentEmotional difficultiesAddicted individualsOngoing abstinenceAbuse treatmentTherapeutic stanceSense of securityAddicted personsWorking modelTherapeutic securityTherapeutic techniquesCase materialPsychotherapyTherapistsAbstinenceConceptual modelExploratory workTherapeutic transitionFacilitate explorationSenseTheoryLate recoveryIndividuals