2011
Personality Disorders and Retention in a Therapeutic Community for Substance Dependence
Samuel DB, LaPaglia DM, Maccarelli LM, Moore BA, Ball SA. Personality Disorders and Retention in a Therapeutic Community for Substance Dependence. American Journal On Addictions 2011, 20: 555-562. PMID: 21999502, PMCID: PMC3856923, DOI: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2011.00174.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntisocial personality disorderProgram retentionEarly attritionPersonality disorderSubstance use disordersTherapeutic community treatmentPersonality disorder diagnosisSuccessful treatmentTreatment completionRisk individualsTreatment retentionUse disordersCommunity treatmentSurvival analysisPromising interventionSubstance dependenceTC outcomesPremature attritionDisorder diagnosisEarly assessmentTC treatmentDisordersTreatmentTherapeutic communityOutcomesRandomized Trial of Dual-Focused Vs. Single-Focused Individual Therapy for Personality Disorders and Substance Dependence
Ball SA, Maccarelli LM, LaPaglia DM, Ostrowski MJ. Randomized Trial of Dual-Focused Vs. Single-Focused Individual Therapy for Personality Disorders and Substance Dependence. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 2011, 199: 319-328. PMID: 21543951, PMCID: PMC3100211, DOI: 10.1097/nmd.0b013e3182174e6f.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultDiagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry)FemaleHumansMalePatient CompliancePersonality AssessmentPersonality DisordersPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychotherapySubstance-Related DisordersConceptsIndividual drug counselingDual-focus schema therapyPersonality disorderDrug counselingCox proportional hazards modelSubstance dependenceCo-occurring personality disordersProportional hazards modelSubstance-dependent patientsSchema therapySpecific personality disordersRandomized comparisonSustained reductionHazards modelTherapyDysphoria symptomsSymptomsIndividual therapyDisordersResidential treatmentMonthsCounselingAddiction symptomsFidelity assessmentPatients
2010
Community Program Therapist Adherence and Competence in a Motivational Interviewing Assessment Intake Session
Gibbons CJ, Carroll KM, Ball SA, Nich C, Frankforter TL, Martino S. Community Program Therapist Adherence and Competence in a Motivational Interviewing Assessment Intake Session. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2010, 36: 342-349. PMID: 20942726, PMCID: PMC3083446, DOI: 10.3109/00952990.2010.500437.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsClinical CompetenceCounselingHealth BehaviorHealth PersonnelHumansInterviews as TopicMotivationPatient Acceptance of Health CareProfessional-Patient RelationsPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesResidence CharacteristicsStandard of CareSubstance-Related DisordersTape RecordingTreatment Outcome
2009
The Alliance in Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Counseling as Usual for Substance Use Problems
Crits-Christoph P, Gallop R, Temes CM, Woody G, Ball SA, Martino S, Carroll KM. The Alliance in Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Counseling as Usual for Substance Use Problems. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2009, 77: 1125-1135. PMID: 19968388, PMCID: PMC2829757, DOI: 10.1037/a0017045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDepressive Symptoms, Drinking Consequences, and Motivation to Change in First Time DWI Offenders
Holt LJ, O'Malley SS, Rounsaville BJ, Ball SA. Depressive Symptoms, Drinking Consequences, and Motivation to Change in First Time DWI Offenders. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2009, 35: 117-122. PMID: 19462293, PMCID: PMC3679647, DOI: 10.1080/00952990802585398.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBeck Depression InventoryDepressive symptomsFirst-time DWI offendersPretreatment depressive symptomsUseful screening toolHigh-risk drinkingPsychosocial assessmentSevere symptomatologyDrinking consequencesAlcohol consumptionDepression InventorySymptomsDWI arrestsScreening toolTime pointsDWI offendersIntervention outcomesDrinking-related consequencesSubsequent treatmentDrinking behaviorPsychological disordersInterventionArrestDrinkingCurrent study
2007
The Impact of Personality Disorders on Alcohol‐Use Outcomes in a Pharmacotherapy Trial for Alcohol Dependence and Comorbid Axis I Disorders
Ralevski E, Ball S, Nich C, Limoncelli D, Petrakis I. The Impact of Personality Disorders on Alcohol‐Use Outcomes in a Pharmacotherapy Trial for Alcohol Dependence and Comorbid Axis I Disorders. American Journal On Addictions 2007, 16: 443-449. PMID: 18058408, DOI: 10.1080/10550490701643336.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcohol DeterrentsAlcoholismAntisocial Personality DisorderBehavior, AddictiveBorderline Personality DisorderComorbidityDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersDisulfiramFemaleHumansMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedNaltrexoneNarcotic AntagonistsPatient CompliancePersonality DisordersPlacebosPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesTreatment OutcomeConceptsBorderline personality disorderAxis I DisordersAlcohol dependenceAlcohol use outcomesPersonality disorderI disordersAxis IComorbid Axis I disordersContext of pharmacotherapyAxis II disordersMajor Axis IMedication trialsPharmacotherapy trialsPoor responseOutcome measuresPatientsNaltrexoneAlcohol useDiagnosisUse outcomesDiagnosis of antisocialDisordersDisulfiramOutcomesASPDComparing individual therapies for personality disordered opioid dependent patients.
Ball SA. Comparing individual therapies for personality disordered opioid dependent patients. Journal Of Personality Disorders 2007, 21: 305-21. PMID: 17536942, DOI: 10.1521/pedi.2007.21.3.305.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCognitive Behavioral TherapyFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOpioid-Related DisordersOutcome Assessment, Health CarePersonality DisordersPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychotherapyPsychotherapy, BriefRetention, PsychologySeverity of Illness IndexSubstance-Related DisordersSurveys and QuestionnairesTreatment OutcomeConceptsDual-focus schema therapyOpioid-dependent patientsPersonality disorderSubstance abuse patientsStep Facilitation TherapyStrong therapeutic allianceDependent patientsMethadone maintenancePsychosocial impairmentPsychiatric symptomsAbuse patientsDiagnostic criteriaTherapyTherapy conditionsIndividual therapySubstance useTherapeutic allianceSeverity indicatorsIndividual psychotherapySignificant differencesPatientsSignificant reductionPsychotherapeutic approachesSchema therapyDisordersConcurrent 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
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismAttitude to HealthFemaleHumansInterpersonal RelationsMaleMiddle AgedMotivationPatient DropoutsPersonalityPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRisk FactorsSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsAbuse 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
2004
Typologies of drug dependence: comparative validity of a multivariate and four univariate models
Basu D, Ball SA, Feinn R, Gelernter J, Kranzler HR. Typologies of drug dependence: comparative validity of a multivariate and four univariate models. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2004, 73: 289-300. PMID: 15036551, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2003.11.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug dependenceDrug abuse/dependenceLongitudinal cohort studyFirst-degree relativesAbuse/dependencePsychiatric Symptom IndexPredictive validityAntisocial personality disorderGreater concurrent validityCohort studyStrength of associationSymptom IndexAlcohol dependenceB typologyDrug abuseSubstance usePersonality disorderComposite scoreConcurrent validityDegree of changeOverall functioningComparative validitySuperior validityPsychopathologyUnivariate models
2001
Reconceptualizing Personality Disorder Categories Using Personality Trait Dimensions: Introduction to Special Section
Ball S. Reconceptualizing Personality Disorder Categories Using Personality Trait Dimensions: Introduction to Special Section. Journal Of Personality 2001, 69: 147-153. PMID: 11339793, DOI: 10.1111/1467-6494.00139.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHumansPersonality AssessmentPersonality DisordersPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesSeverity of Illness IndexAddicted 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdjustment DisordersAdultFemaleHumansMaleMethadoneNarcoticsOpioid-Related DisordersPersonality DisordersPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesSeverity of Illness Index
2000
Comorbid Psychopathology in Binge Eating Disorder: Relation to Eating Disorder Severity at Baseline and Following Treatment
Wilfley D, Friedman M, Dounchis J, Stein R, Welch R, Ball S. Comorbid Psychopathology in Binge Eating Disorder: Relation to Eating Disorder Severity at Baseline and Following Treatment. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2000, 68: 641-649. PMID: 10965639, DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.68.4.641.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAxis II psychopathologyComorbid psychopathologyDisorder severityStructured Clinical InterviewCluster B personality disordersAxis I psychopathologyBinge Eating DisorderB personality disordersEating Disorder ExaminationTreatment outcomesPsychotherapy trialsCluster B disordersBED patientsClinical InterviewDSM-IIISevere bingeDisorder ExaminationDisorder psychopathologyPersonality disorderEating DisordersBingeDisordersBaselineB disordersTreatment
1999
Concurrent and Predictive Validity of Antisocial Personality Disorder Subtyping among Substance Abusers
CECERO J, BALL S, TENNEN H, KRANZLER H, ROUNSAVILLE B. Concurrent and Predictive Validity of Antisocial Personality Disorder Subtyping among Substance Abusers. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 1999, 187: 478-486. PMID: 10463065, DOI: 10.1097/00005053-199908000-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAmbulatory CareAntisocial Personality DisorderChi-Square DistributionComorbidityDepressive DisorderDiagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry)Follow-Up StudiesHospitalizationHumansMental DisordersMultivariate AnalysisPersonality InventoryProbabilityPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSeverity of Illness IndexSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsAntisocial personality disorderAdult antisocial behaviorLifetime depressionPsychiatric severityFull ASPDSubstance abusersPersonality disorderHistory of depressionAxis II pathologyOutpatient substance abusersPoor prognosisBaseline severityGreater baselineSubstance useSeverityDisordersStrongest predictorDepressionMultivariate regressionSubtypesBaselinePredictive validityAbusersVersusPrognosis
1996
Generalizability of the Type A/Type B Distinction Across Different Psychoactive Substances
Feingold A, Ball S, Kranzler H, Rounsaville B. Generalizability of the Type A/Type B Distinction Across Different Psychoactive Substances. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 1996, 22: 449-462. PMID: 8841691, DOI: 10.3109/00952999609001671.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCannabisCocaineEthanolHumansNarcoticsPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesSeverity of Illness IndexSubstance-Related Disorders
1995
Subtypes of Cocaine Abusers: Support for a Type A–Type B Distinction
Ball S, Carroll K, Babor T, Rounsaville B. Subtypes of Cocaine Abusers: Support for a Type A–Type B Distinction. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 1995, 63: 115-124. PMID: 7896976, DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.63.1.115.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge of OnsetCocaineDepressive DisorderFemaleHumansMalePatient Acceptance of Health CarePsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRisk FactorsSex FactorsSubstance-Related Disorders
1994
Sensation Seeking, Substance Abuse, and Psychopathology in Treatment-Seeking and Community Cocaine Abusers
Ball S, Carroll K, Rounsaville B. Sensation Seeking, Substance Abuse, and Psychopathology in Treatment-Seeking and Community Cocaine Abusers. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 1994, 62: 1053-1057. PMID: 7806714, DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.62.5.1053.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCocaine abusersSubstance abuseSevere psychosocial impairmentSubstance abuse severityAttention deficit disorderPsychosocial impairmentFamily historySevere symptomsPsychiatric disordersLifetime historyConduct disorderSubstance usePolysubstance abusersSubstance abusersDeficit disorderTreatment seekingAbusersDisordersAntisocial personalityCommunity sampleEarly ageAbuse severityType II classificationAbuseHigh sensation seekersA Sibling Study of Sensation Seeking and Opiate Addiction
KOSTEN T, BALL S, ROUNSAVILLE B. A Sibling Study of Sensation Seeking and Opiate Addiction. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 1994, 182: 284-289. PMID: 10678310, DOI: 10.1097/00005053-199405000-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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