Relapse prevention treatment for cocaine dependence: group vs. individual format

Article Abstract:

Relapse has gained prominence as theoretically sound approach for substance-abuse treatment. Several cocaine-dependent respondence were assessed to investigate the role of treatment modality in relapse prevention treatment and to compare the effectiveness of group versus individual therapy. The study reveals that although both individual and group treatments possess certain unique features that might enhance client's response to relapse prevention, group therapy proves to be less expensive than individual therapy.

Care and treatment, Substance abuse, Substance abuse treatment

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Impact of a motivational intervention on mechanisms of change in low-income pregnant smokers

Article Abstract:

The study assessed the impact of motivational interviewing (MI) intervention on transtheoretical (TTM)-based mechanisms of change in low-income pregnant smokers. Repeated measures analyses indicate that relative to usual care (UC), pregnant smokers who received MI reported a greater increase in confidence to abstain from smoking, a decrease in temptation to smoke, and a decrease in level of depression.

United States, Evaluation, Smoking in pregnancy

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Naltrexone and relapse prevention treatment for cocaine-dependent patients

Article Abstract:

Research into the joint action of naltrexone in combination with relapse prevention therapy for treating cocaine addiction is presented. It is suggested that naltrexone interacts with the form of therapy received.

Drug therapy

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