2009
Construct, concurrent and predictive validity of the URICA: Data from two multi-site clinical trials
Field CA, Adinoff B, Harris TR, Ball SA, Carroll KM. Construct, concurrent and predictive validity of the URICA: Data from two multi-site clinical trials. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2009, 101: 115-123. PMID: 19157723, PMCID: PMC3097110, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2008.12.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPredictive validityCommitted actionRhode Island Change AssessmentRole of motivationEffect of motivationBrief motivational interventionMotivational enhancement therapyComposite scoreTreatment outcomesConfirmatory factor analysisAlcohol dependenceDrug Abuse Clinical Trials NetworkClinical trialsMotivational interventionEnhancement therapyMotivational interviewingAlcohol-dependent patientsFactor structureAddiction severityMulti-site clinical trialSubstance useClinical Trials NetworkConstruct validityTreatment retentionURICA
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
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
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