2024
A smartphone app-based mindfulness intervention to enhance recovery from substance use disorders: Protocol for a pilot feasibility randomized controlled trial
Roos C, Bricker J, Kiluk B, Trull T, Bowen S, Witkiewitz K, Kober H. A smartphone app-based mindfulness intervention to enhance recovery from substance use disorders: Protocol for a pilot feasibility randomized controlled trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications 2024, 41: 101338. PMID: 39233850, PMCID: PMC11372603, DOI: 10.1016/j.conctc.2024.101338.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTreatment-as-usualSubstance use disordersRecovery outcomesLong-term recovery outcomesFeasibility of study proceduresFeasibility randomized controlled trialMindfulness-based treatmentsUse disorderRandomized controlled trialsEcological momentary assessmentIn-personMindfulness interventionPilot trialStudy proceduresControlled trialsMomentary assessmentPublic healthEnhanced recoveryOutpatient treatmentMechanical variablesOutcomesTrialsAppsDelivery methodsIndividualsDevelopment and initial testing of mindful journey: a digital mindfulness-based intervention for promoting recovery from Substance use disorder
Roos C, Kiluk B, Carroll K, Bricker J, Mun C, Sala M, Kirouac M, Stein E, John M, Palmer R, DeBenedictis A, Frisbie J, Haeny A, Barry D, Fucito L, Bowen S, Witkiewitz K, Kober H. Development and initial testing of mindful journey: a digital mindfulness-based intervention for promoting recovery from Substance use disorder. Annals Of Medicine 2024, 56: 2315228. PMID: 38382111, PMCID: PMC10883107, DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2024.2315228.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance use disordersMindfulness-based interventionsPhone coachingQualitative feedbackPromote recoveryEvidence of feasibilityUse disorderPhase 2Promote long-term recoveryApp featuresUnmet needsAdjunctive interventionTen adultsSmartphone appLong-term recoveryInterventionTherapy videosMindfulness practiceParticipantsOutpatient treatmentMind toolPhase 1CoachingAcceptance dimensionQuantitative ratings
2020
Intensive Longitudinal Methods for Studying the Role of Self-Regulation Strategies in Substance Use Behavior Change
Roos CR, Kober H, Trull TJ, MacLean RR, Mun CJ. Intensive Longitudinal Methods for Studying the Role of Self-Regulation Strategies in Substance Use Behavior Change. Current Addiction Reports 2020, 7: 301-316. PMID: 33510995, PMCID: PMC7837607, DOI: 10.1007/s40429-020-00329-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSelf-regulation strategiesIntensive longitudinal methodsSubstance use disordersStrategy usePsychosocial interventionsSelf-regulation strategy useLongitudinal methodsWithin-person levelPersonalization of interventionsCollege student drinkersUse disordersEcological momentary assessmentMechanisms of changeBehavior changeDaily substance useMechanisms of substanceStudent drinkersMomentary assessmentKey next stepDrug use disordersSubstance useMobile interventionsDaily diariesPreliminary evidenceArea of researchEvaluating a Longitudinal Mediation Model of Perceived Stress, Depressive Symptoms, and Substance Use Treatment Outcomes
Roos CR, Kiluk BD, McHugh RK, Carroll KM. Evaluating a Longitudinal Mediation Model of Perceived Stress, Depressive Symptoms, and Substance Use Treatment Outcomes. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2020, 34: 660-668. PMID: 32297754, PMCID: PMC7483283, DOI: 10.1037/adb0000581.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIllicit opioid useOpioid useDepressive symptomsUse disordersSubstance use outcomesMethadone treatmentStandard methadone treatmentTrial of galantamineUse outcomesOpioid use disorderSubstance Use Treatment OutcomesSubstance use disordersCocaine use disorderCognitive behavioral therapyLongitudinal treatment studyTreatment outcomesPredictors of endPosttreatment outcomesSymptomsTreatment studiesSignificant total effectSubstance useBaselineOutcomesDisordersApproach Coping and Substance Use Outcomes Following Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention Among Individuals with Negative Affect Symptomatology
Roos C, Bowen S, Witkiewitz K. Approach Coping and Substance Use Outcomes Following Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention Among Individuals with Negative Affect Symptomatology. Mindfulness 2020, 11: 2397-2410. PMID: 33510820, PMCID: PMC7837604, DOI: 10.1007/s12671-020-01456-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSubstance use disordersAffective symptomsRelapse preventionSubstance-related problemsTherapeutic effectConditional indirect effectsHeavy drinking daysApproach copingAvoidance copingSubstance use outcomesNegative affective symptomsMonth 12Conditional indirect effect modelDrinking daysUse disordersSignificant conditional indirect effectAftercare treatmentSymptomsAffective symptomatologyLatent growth curve analysisIndirect effects modelPTSD symptomsCurve analysisMethodsThe sampleSubstance useShort- and long-term changes in substance-related coping as mediators of in-person and computerized CBT for alcohol and drug use disorders
Roos CR, Carroll KM, Nich C, Frankforter T, Kiluk BD. Short- and long-term changes in substance-related coping as mediators of in-person and computerized CBT for alcohol and drug use disorders. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2020, 212: 108044. PMID: 32422538, PMCID: PMC7293942, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyComputerized cognitive behavioral therapyPerson cognitive-behavioural therapySubstance use disordersMediation effectAlcohol use disorderComputer-delivered cognitive behavioural therapyUse disordersSame mediation effectSubstance-related copingCoping Strategies ScaleSignificant mediation effectMechanisms of changeMediational modelCoping skillsStrategies ScaleCBT4CBTStatistical mediatorCopingDrug use disordersSubstance useHeavy drinkingDisordersLong-term changesLong-term increase
2019
Individual Gender and Group Gender Composition as Predictors of Differential Benefit from Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Substance Use Disorders
Roos C, Stein E, Bowen S, Witkiewitz K. Individual Gender and Group Gender Composition as Predictors of Differential Benefit from Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Substance Use Disorders. Mindfulness 2019, 10: 1560-1567. PMID: 31741686, PMCID: PMC6860023, DOI: 10.1007/s12671-019-01112-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDrug use daysSubstance use disordersHeavy drinking daysRelapse preventionUse daysMonth 12Therapy groupMore womenUse disordersDrinking daysAftercare treatmentRP groupSecondary data analysisTreatment moderatorsWomenPreventionOne-thirdDaysDisordersDifferential benefitsOutcomesGenderTreatmentAnalysis sampleGroup
2018
An Open Trial of Rolling Admission Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (Rolling MBRP): Feasibility, Acceptability, Dose-Response Relations, and Mechanisms
Roos C, Kirouac M, Stein E, Wilson A, Bowen S, Witkiewitz K. An Open Trial of Rolling Admission Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (Rolling MBRP): Feasibility, Acceptability, Dose-Response Relations, and Mechanisms. Mindfulness 2018, 10: 1062-1073. PMID: 31354877, PMCID: PMC6660179, DOI: 10.1007/s12671-018-1054-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMindfulness-based relapse preventionSubstance use disordersDose-response relationMental healthOpen trialRelapse preventionTotal sessionsSession mindfulness practiceShort-term residential treatmentBetter mental healthGood attendance ratesMindfulness practiceEffective treatmentUse disordersHigh satisfaction ratingsFormal mindfulness practiceAttendance ratesResidential treatmentTrialsSatisfaction ratingsHealthKey mechanismPreventionSignificant indirect effectOutcomesRace/ethnicity and racial group composition moderate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based relapse prevention for substance use disorder
Greenfield BL, Roos C, Hagler KJ, Stein E, Bowen S, Witkiewitz KA. Race/ethnicity and racial group composition moderate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based relapse prevention for substance use disorder. Addictive Behaviors 2018, 81: 96-103. PMID: 29454179, PMCID: PMC5860666, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2018.02.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlaska NativesAsianBlack or African AmericanCognitive Behavioral TherapyEthnicityFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansIndians, North AmericanMaleMiddle AgedMindfulnessNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific IslanderPsychotherapy, GroupSecondary PreventionSubstance-Related DisordersTreatment OutcomeWhite People
2017
Baseline Patterns of Substance Use Disorder Severity and Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Moderate the Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention
Roos CR, Bowen S, Witkiewitz K. Baseline Patterns of Substance Use Disorder Severity and Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Moderate the Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2017, 85: 1041-1051. PMID: 29083220, PMCID: PMC5679292, DOI: 10.1037/ccp0000249.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMindfulness-based relapse preventionSubstance use disordersSUD severityAnxiety symptomsRelapse preventionSUD symptomsSubstance use outcomesCognitive-behavioral relapse preventionOptimal treatmentUse disordersDepression symptomsSymptomsSymptom severityUse outcomesSeverityTrialsTreatment interaction effectsDepressionSevere levelsLower depressionBaseline patternsPreventionTreatmentLatent classesRelapse
2015
Neuroscience and Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Translating Neural Mechanisms to Addiction Treatment
Pearson M, Roos C, Brown D, Witkiewitz K. Neuroscience and Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Translating Neural Mechanisms to Addiction Treatment. 2015, 85-96. DOI: 10.1057/9781137362650_6.ChaptersSubstance use disordersBehavioral therapyMindfulness Based Cognitive TherapyMindfulness Based Stress ReductionMindfulness-Based Relapse PreventionMindfulness-based interventionsConcept of mindfulnessDialectical behavioral therapyAdditional behavioural therapyCognitive therapyNeural mechanismsCommitment TherapyMental statesRelapse preventionMindfulnessOngoing momentSubstance useStress reductionUse disordersAddiction treatmentMood disordersPurposeful waySpiritual practicesChronic painClinical practitioners