2018
Culturally Adapted, Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Spanish-Speaking Individuals With Substance Use Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Paris M, Silva M, Añez-Nava L, Jaramillo Y, Kiluk BD, Gordon MA, Nich C, Frankforter T, Devore K, Ball SA, Carroll KM. Culturally Adapted, Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Spanish-Speaking Individuals With Substance Use Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial. American Journal Of Public Health 2018, 108: 1535-1542. PMID: 30252519, PMCID: PMC6187780, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2018.304571.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance use disordersCognitive-behavioral treatmentUse disordersSubstance use outcomesClinical trialsWeb-based cognitive behavioral therapyCurrent substance use disorderUse outcomesRandomized clinical trialsStandard outpatient treatmentEvidence-based treatmentsCognitive behavioral therapyPrimary outcomeStandard treatmentOutpatient treatmentStandard outpatientTreatment completionHealth disparitiesBehavioral therapyBehavioral treatmentAddiction treatmentTreatment-seeking individualsGreater reductionTreatmentDisorders
2016
A randomized factorial trial of disulfiram and contingency management to enhance cognitive behavioral therapy for cocaine dependence
Carroll KM, Nich C, Petry NM, Eagan DA, Shi JM, Ball SA. A randomized factorial trial of disulfiram and contingency management to enhance cognitive behavioral therapy for cocaine dependence. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2016, 160: 135-142. PMID: 26817621, PMCID: PMC4767616, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.12.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyCocaine outcomesCocaine dependenceCombination of CMDouble-blind clinical trialBehavioral therapyCommunity-based outpatient clinicsUrine sample testingBlind clinical trialSustained treatment effectContingency managementDSM-IV criteriaRandomized factorial trialCurrent cocaine dependenceWeekly individual sessionsCocaine use disorderSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeYear followOutpatient clinicAddition of disulfiramClinical trialsUse disordersCBT treatmentFactorial trial
2010
Teaching community program clinicians motivational interviewing using expert and train‐the‐trainer strategies
Martino S, Ball SA, Nich C, Canning‐Ball M, Rounsaville BJ, Carroll KM. Teaching community program clinicians motivational interviewing using expert and train‐the‐trainer strategies. Addiction 2010, 106: 428-441. PMID: 20925684, PMCID: PMC3017235, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2010.03135.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultClinical CompetenceConnecticutEducation, Medical, ContinuingEducational MeasurementFemaleHumansInterview, PsychologicalMaleMiddle AgedMotivationProgram DevelopmentProgram EvaluationRegression AnalysisSubstance Abuse Treatment CentersSubstance-Related DisordersTeachingTeaching MaterialsTechnology TransferConceptsClinical trial standardsTreatment programPercentage of cliniciansMental health treatment programsCommunity treatment programsMI adherencePrimary outcomeClinician adherenceProgram cliniciansMI performanceTrainer strategyCliniciansAddiction treatmentTrial standardsTrainer approachAdherenceTT conditionsHigh percentageTreatmentSkill-building workshopsTTExMIEffective strategyStudy
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