Objective: We examined whether patient subgroups with differing substance use disorders
(SUDs) and psychiatric severity levels varied on engagement in continuing care and …

Background Brief interventions such as Screening, a single session of Brief Intervention, and
Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) have shown mixed effectiveness in primary care. However …

Abstract Background and Aims Treatment of depression‐related psychological factors
related to smoking behavior may improve rates of cessation among adults with major …

Effective, parsimonious behavioral interventions that target reinforcement are needed for
substance users with depression to improve mood as well as treatment retention. The Life …

ContextDepression and substance abuse are common and costly disorders that frequently
co-occur, but controversy about effective treatment for patients with both disorders persists …

Empirically-supported treatments for alcohol dependence exist, yet understanding of
influences contributing to the intended behavior change is limited. The current study, a …

Comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) is common,
defined by greater severity and impairment than either disorder alone, and associated with …

Substance abuse researchers are reporting that weekly posttreatment twelve-step (TS)
meeting attendance predicts substantially superior drinking outcomes. Unfortunately …

The impact of depression on drug users is extensive, serving as a trigger for high-risk
injection practices and continued drug use. Yet the ability to retain active drug users in …

Background: This study examined alcohol use patterns among men and women with
depression seeking outpatient psychiatric treatment, including factors associated with recent …