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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCognitive Behavioral TherapyConnecticutCulturally Competent CareFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansInternetMaleSubstance-Related DisordersTreatment OutcomeConceptsSubstance 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
2014
Computer-Assisted Delivery of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Efficacy and Durability of CBT4CBT Among Cocaine-Dependent Individuals Maintained on Methadone
Carroll KM, Kiluk BD, Nich C, Gordon MA, Portnoy GA, Marino DR, Ball SA. Computer-Assisted Delivery of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Efficacy and Durability of CBT4CBT Among Cocaine-Dependent Individuals Maintained on Methadone. American Journal Of Psychiatry 2014, 171: 436-444. PMID: 24577287, PMCID: PMC4042674, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2013.13070987.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCocaine-Related DisordersCognitive Behavioral TherapyCombined Modality TherapyFemaleHumansMaleMethadoneMiddle AgedNarcoticsTherapy, Computer-AssistedTreatment OutcomeConceptsCocaine-dependent individualsCognitive behavioral therapyMethadone maintenanceCommunity-based outpatient clinicsPrevious pilot trialMethadone maintenance programStandard methadone maintenanceDisseminable strategyDefinitive trialOutpatient clinicClinical trialsEffective adjunctPilot trialTreatment terminationTreatment retentionBetter outcomesConsecutive weeksCBT4CBTWeekly accessAddiction treatmentDurable effectsTrialsSubstance usersStatistical significanceMethadone
2010
Cognitive Function and Treatment Response in a Randomized Clinical Trial of Computer-Based Training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Carroll KM, Kiluk BD, Nich C, Babuscio TA, Brewer JA, Potenza MN, Ball SA, Martino S, Rounsaville BJ, Lejuez CW. Cognitive Function and Treatment Response in a Randomized Clinical Trial of Computer-Based Training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Substance Use & Misuse 2010, 46: 23-34. PMID: 21190403, PMCID: PMC3083447, DOI: 10.3109/10826084.2011.521069.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyCognitive functionComputer-assisted cognitive behavioral therapyComputer-assisted versionCognitive demandsCognitive functioningRisk takingPoor substanceSubstance usersHomework assignmentsHigh levelsClinical trialsSecondary analysisFunctioningRandomized clinical trialsParticipantsTreatment responseTakingTrainingSessionsSuch patients
2009
A treatment for substance abusing pregnant women
Yonkers KA, Howell HB, Allen AE, Ball SA, Pantalon MV, Rounsaville BJ. A treatment for substance abusing pregnant women. Archives Of Women's Mental Health 2009, 12: 221. PMID: 19350369, PMCID: PMC3103065, DOI: 10.1007/s00737-009-0069-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPregnant womenMaternal Health ClinicRoutine prenatal careManualized behavioral treatmentYale AdherencePrenatal careClinical trialsHealth clinicsHealth cliniciansBreath testBehavioral treatmentPilot studySubstance useMotivational interviewingSmall urban cityTreatment fidelityTreatment deliveryWomenTherapyCognitive therapyTreatmentSelf-ReportNew HavenClinicClinicians
2008
Enduring effects of a computer-assisted training program for cognitive behavioral therapy: A 6-month follow-up of CBT4CBT
Carroll KM, Ball SA, Martino S, Nich C, Babuscio TA, Rounsaville BJ. Enduring effects of a computer-assisted training program for cognitive behavioral therapy: A 6-month follow-up of CBT4CBT. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2008, 100: 178-181. PMID: 19041197, PMCID: PMC2742309, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2008.09.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmbulatory CareCognitive Behavioral TherapyFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleSubstance-Related DisordersTherapy, Computer-AssistedTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyBehavioral therapyComputer-assisted training programSubstance dependenceComputer-based trainingSubstance use outcomesComputer-assisted versionDrug useEnduring effectCBT4CBTUse outcomesRandomized clinical trialsTreatment retentionDurability of effectTraining programOutpatient communityStudy treatmentStandard treatmentOutpatient treatmentClinical trialsTreatment conditionsParticipantsSignificant differencesTreatmentRegression analysisComputer-Assisted Delivery of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Addiction: A Randomized Trial of CBT4CBT
Carroll KM, Ball SA, Martino S, Nich C, Babuscio TA, Nuro KF, Gordon MA, Portnoy GA, Rounsaville BJ. Computer-Assisted Delivery of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Addiction: A Randomized Trial of CBT4CBT. American Journal Of Psychiatry 2008, 165: 881-888. PMID: 18450927, PMCID: PMC2562873, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2008.07111835.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCommunity 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
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
Practice Makes Progress? Homework Assignments and Outcome in Treatment of Cocaine Dependence
Carroll KM, Nich C, Ball SA. Practice Makes Progress? Homework Assignments and Outcome in Treatment of Cocaine Dependence. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2005, 73: 749-755. PMID: 16173864, PMCID: PMC2365906, DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.73.4.749.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultCocaine-Related DisordersCognitive Behavioral TherapyFemaleHumansPeriodicityPractice, PsychologicalTreatment OutcomeWe Don't Train in Vain: A Dissemination Trial of Three Strategies of Training Clinicians in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Sholomskas DE, Syracuse-Siewert G, Rounsaville BJ, Ball SA, Nuro KF, Carroll KM. We Don't Train in Vain: A Dissemination Trial of Three Strategies of Training Clinicians in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2005, 73: 106-115. PMID: 15709837, PMCID: PMC2367057, DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.73.1.106.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapy manualManual-only conditionCognitive behavioral therapyClinician's abilityPrimary outcome measureCommunity-based cliniciansTraining Web siteDifferent training strategiesCBT interventionTraining conditionsTreatment manualTherapy manualSkill ratingsIndependent ratingsImpact of exposureOutcome measuresTraining cliniciansDissemination trialTraining strategyLittle researchStructured rolesDidactic seminarsOnly conditionIntermediate scoresSignificant differences
2004
Efficacy of Disulfiram and Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Cocaine-DependentOutpatients: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
Carroll KM, Fenton LR, Ball SA, Nich C, Frankforter TL, Shi J, Rounsaville BJ. Efficacy of Disulfiram and Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Cocaine-DependentOutpatients: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. JAMA Psychiatry 2004, 61: 264-272. PMID: 14993114, PMCID: PMC3675448, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.61.3.264.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcohol DeterrentsCocaine-Related DisordersCognitive Behavioral TherapyDisulfiramDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHumansMaleOutpatientsPlacebosTreatment OutcomeConceptsCocaine useGeneral populationCocaine dependenceEfficacy of disulfiramUrine toxicology screenOutpatient substance abuse treatment programsBehavior therapyConcurrent alcohol useSubstance abuse treatment programsCurrent cocaine dependenceCognitive behavior therapyDisulfiram useRandomized PlaceboDisulfiram therapyMedication complianceToxicology screenIdentical capsulesEffective therapyPlaceboCocaine-dependent individualsSelf-reported frequencyPromising treatmentPlacebo conditionInterpersonal psychotherapyTherapy
2000
One‐year follow‐up of disulfiram and psychotherapy for cocaine‐alcohol users: sustained effects of treatment
Carroll K, Nich C, Ball S, McCance E, Frankforter T, Rounsaville B. One‐year follow‐up of disulfiram and psychotherapy for cocaine‐alcohol users: sustained effects of treatment. Addiction 2000, 95: 1335-1349. PMID: 11048353, DOI: 10.1046/j.1360-0443.2000.95913355.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive-behavioral treatmentTwelve-step facilitationInitiation of abstinenceAlcohol useSubstance abuse treatment centersFrequency of cocaineAlcohol-dependent individualsClinical managementMain effectBrief treatmentEfficacy of disulfiramUrine toxicology screenCessation of treatmentBreathalyzer testEnd of treatmentOutcomes 1 yearAbstinencePercentage of daysEffect of treatmentCocaineLong-term benefitsToxicology screenTreatment centersBetter outcomesBrief periodA general system for evaluating therapist adherence and competence in psychotherapy research in the addictions
Carroll K, Nich C, Sifry R, Nuro K, Frankforter T, Ball S, Fenton L, Rounsaville B. A general system for evaluating therapist adherence and competence in psychotherapy research in the addictions. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2000, 57: 225-238. PMID: 10661673, DOI: 10.1016/s0376-8716(99)00049-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTherapist adherenceRandomized clinical trialsSubstance use disordersDrug abuse treatmentYale AdherenceClinical trialsPharmacotherapy researchUse disordersBehavioral treatmentAbuse treatmentClinical researchAdherenceTreatmentComparison treatmentCompetence scoresExcellent reliabilityAddictionDiscriminant validityCompetence ScaleFactor structurePsychotherapy research
1998
Manualized treatment for substance abusers with personality disorders Dual focus schema therapy
Ball S. Manualized treatment for substance abusers with personality disorders Dual focus schema therapy. Addictive Behaviors 1998, 23: 883-891. PMID: 9801723, DOI: 10.1016/s0306-4603(98)00067-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCognitive Behavioral TherapyDiagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry)HumansManuals as TopicPersonality DisordersSecondary PreventionSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsDual-focus schema therapySchema therapyRelapse preventionCognitive-behavioral therapy approachPersonality disorderSubstance abuseEarly maladaptive schemasSubstance abuse treatmentYoung SchemaMaladaptive schemasManualized treatmentTreatment manualAbuse treatmentSubstance abusersTherapeutic attentionDrug abuseAbuseAxis IOpioid-dependent individualsDrug counselingSchemaTherapy approachesDisordersStyleAbusersTreatment of cocaine and alcohol dependence with psychotherapy and disulfiram
Carroll KM, Nich C, Ball SA, McCance E, Rounsavile BJ. Treatment of cocaine and alcohol dependence with psychotherapy and disulfiram. Addiction 1998, 93: 713-727. PMID: 9692270, DOI: 10.1046/j.1360-0443.1998.9357137.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcohol DeterrentsAlcoholismCocaineCognitive Behavioral TherapyCombined Modality TherapyDisulfiramFemaleHumansMaleSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsCognitive-behavioral treatmentAlcohol useClinical managementCocaine useConcurrent alcohol abuseDrug use disordersTreatment of cocaineCo-morbid disordersPromising treatment strategySubstance abuse treatment centersTreatment-seeking cocaine abusersUrine toxicologyDrug-dependent individualsContinuous abstinenceDisulfiram treatmentStep FacilitationTreatment strategiesCocaine-dependent individualsAlcohol abuseAlcohol abusersUse disordersTreatment centersSupportive psychotherapyAlcohol dependenceActive psychotherapy