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
2011
Mutual influence in therapist competence and adherence to motivational enhancement therapy
Imel ZE, Baer JS, Martino S, Ball SA, Carroll KM. Mutual influence in therapist competence and adherence to motivational enhancement therapy. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2011, 115: 229-236. PMID: 21227601, PMCID: PMC3397170, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2010.11.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBehavior, AddictiveClinical CompetenceCounselingFemaleHealth PersonnelHumansMaleMotivationMulticenter Studies as TopicPatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient ComplianceProfessional CompetenceProfessional-Patient RelationsPsychotherapyRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSeverity of Illness IndexTreatment OutcomeConceptsMotivational enhancement therapyClinical trialsTherapist adherenceEnhancement therapyMulti-site clinical trialLarge multi-site clinical trialDays of useTreatment protocolTherapists' caseloadsAdherenceTherapist competenceTrialsTherapist performanceClient severityTherapyCaseloadTherapistsThree-level multilevel models
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
2008
Serious Adverse Events in Randomized Psychosocial Treatment Studies: Safety or Arbitrary Edicts?
Petry NM, Roll JM, Rounsaville BJ, Ball SA, Stitzer M, Peirce JM, Blaine J, Kirby KC, McCarty D, Carroll KM. Serious Adverse Events in Randomized Psychosocial Treatment Studies: Safety or Arbitrary Edicts? Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2008, 76: 1076-1082. PMID: 19045975, PMCID: PMC2756150, DOI: 10.1037/a0013679.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerious adverse eventsAdverse eventsStandard careDrug Abuse Clinical Trials NetworkMore (95% CI 4 to 167 more) serious adverse eventsSAE incidence rateClinical Trials NetworkPsychosocial treatment studiesPsychosocial intervention studiesPercent of participantsPsychosocial trialsIncidence ratePharmaceutical trialsTherapy trialsIntervention studiesTreatment studiesTrials NetworkHuman subjects protection policiesSubstance-abusing participantsContingency managementMotivational enhancementNational InstituteTrialsSignificant differencesCareCommunity program therapist adherence and competence in motivational enhancement therapy
Martino S, Ball SA, Nich C, Frankforter TL, Carroll KM. Community program therapist adherence and competence in motivational enhancement therapy. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2008, 96: 37-48. PMID: 18328638, PMCID: PMC2692429, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2008.01.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAmbulatory CareAttitude of Health PersonnelClinical CompetenceCognitive Behavioral TherapyCommunity Mental Health ServicesDirective CounselingEducationFemaleHumansMaleMotivationPatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient ComplianceProfessional-Patient RelationsSubstance Abuse Treatment CentersSubstance-Related DisordersTeachingTreatment OutcomeConceptsMotivational enhancement therapyUsual sessionEnhancement therapyTreatment programClinical supervisionClient treatment outcomesExpert-led workshopsCommunity treatment programsTherapist adherenceClient motivationMotivational interviewingDrug counselingAddiction treatment programsSkill factorsIndependent ratingsSession changesWorkshop trainingAdequate fidelityCompetence itemsStandard counselingTherapistsTreatment adherenceSessionsCompetenceCommunity programs
2005
Motivational interviewing to improve treatment engagement and outcome in individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse: A multisite effectiveness study
Carroll KM, Ball SA, Nich C, Martino S, Frankforter TL, Farentinos C, Kunkel LE, Mikulich-Gilbertson SK, Morgenstern J, Obert JL, Polcin D, Snead N, Woody GE, Network F. Motivational interviewing to improve treatment engagement and outcome in individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse: A multisite effectiveness study. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2005, 81: 301-312. PMID: 16169159, PMCID: PMC2386852, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2005.08.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansInterview, PsychologicalMaleMotivationPatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient ComplianceSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsClinical practiceCommunity-based treatment settingsCourse of treatmentStandard clinical practiceCommunity-based cliniciansForm of treatmentMultisite effectiveness studyMI techniquesMotivational interviewing techniquesSubstance use outcomesSession audiotapesEvaluation sessionsOutpatient treatmentClinical trialsImproved outcomesStandard interventionTreatment settingsTreatment engagementBehavioral therapyEffectiveness studiesSubstance abuseSame sessionUse outcomesHigher skill ratingsSubstance users
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 seekers