Intervention Trials

ARG intervention trials involve local and national research focused on alcohol or other drug-related problems within particular populations. Much of our work assesses best treatment practices to help practitioners and individuals address substance abuse issues and assist in preventing adverse health outcomes.

Scientists

• Cheryl J. Cherpitel, DrPH
• Lee Ann Kaskutas, DrPH
• Madhabika B. Nayak, PhD
• Douglas L. Polcin, Ed.D
• Sarah E. Zemore, PhD

Current Projects

• Preparing a Computerized Tool for Preventing Prenatal Drinking for a Larger Trial
• Randomized Trial of Intensive MI to Improve Drinking Outcomes among Women
• Reducing Offenders HIV Risk: MI Enhanced Case Management with Drug-Free Housing

Completed Projects

• 12-step Alternatives and Recovery Outcomes in a Large, National Study
• Intensive Motivational Interviewing for Methamphetamine Dependence
• Making Alcoholics Anonymous Easier: A Group TSF Approach
• Brief Intervention in the Emergency Room in Poland

Selected Publications

• Polcin, D.L., Sterling, J., Brown, T., Brown, M., Buscemi, R., Korcha, R. (2015). Client and therapist views about intensive and standard motivational interviewing. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, September (10.1007/s10879-014-9280-1) Abstract or Full Text
• Polcin, D.L., Bond, J., Korcha, R., Nayak, M.B., Galloway, G.P., Evans, K. (2014). Randomized trial of intensive Motivational Interviewing for methamphetamine dependence. Journal of Addictive Diseases, 33 (3) 253-65 Abstract or Full Text
• Nayak M.B., Korcha R.A., Kaskutas L.A., Avalos L.A. (2014). Feasibility and acceptability of a novel, computerized Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI) for alcohol and sweetened beverage use in pregnancy. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 14 379 Abstract or Full Text
• Subbaraman, M., Kaskutas, L.A., & Zemore, S.E. (2011). Sponsorship and service as mediators of the effects of Making Alcoholics Anonymous Easier (MAAEZ), a 12-step facilitation intervention. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 116 (3-Jan) 117-124 Abstract or Full Text
• Kaskutas, L. A., Subbaraman, M., Witbrodt, J., & Zemore, S. E. (2009). Effectiveness of Making Alcoholics Anonymous Easier (MAAEZ), a group format 12-step facilitation approach. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 37 228-239 Abstract or Full Text
• Cherpitel, C. J., Ye, Y., Moskalewicz, J., & Swiatkiewicz, G. (2005). Screening for alcohol problems in two emergency service samples in Poland: comparison of the RAPS4, CAGE, and AUDIT. Drug Alcohol Depend., 80 201-07 Abstract or Full Text
• Cherpitel, C. J., Ye, Y., Moskalewicz, J., & Swiatkiewicz, G. (2005). Risk of injury: a case-crossover analysis of injured emergency service patients in Poland. Alcohol. Clin. Exp. Res., 29 (12) 2181-87 Abstract or Full Text
• Cherpitel, C. J., Moskalewicz, J., & Swiatkiewicz, G. (2004). Drinking patterns and problems in emergency services in Poland. Alcohol Alcohol, 39 (3) 256-61 Abstract or Full Text
• Kaskutas, L. A., Oberste, E A (2002). MAAEZ. Making Alcoholics Anonymous Easier. , Abstract or Full Text