2007
Comparing 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 therapyDisorders
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 disorders
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
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 seekers