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Practice Makes Progress? Homework Assignments and Outcome in Treatment of Cocaine Dependence.

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Carroll, Kathleen M., Nich, Charla, Ball, Samuel A.·2005·Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

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The relationship between treatment outcome and the extent to which participants completed homework assignments was evaluated among 60 cocaine-dependent individuals assigned to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Homework was assigned in 72% of all sessions and initiated by participants in 48% of the sessions in which it was assigned. Completion of homework was unrelated to participants' baseline characteristics and several indicators of treatment compliance. Participants who completed more homework assignments demonstrated significantly greater increases in the quantity and quality of their coping skills and used significantly less cocaine during treatment and through a 1-year follow-up. These data suggest that the extent to which participants are willing to complete extrasession assignments may be an important mediator of response to CBT.

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  • Break down of coping skills in high-risk situations is associated with cocaine and other substance abuse.

    “For example, break down of coping skills in high-risk situations is associated with cocaine and other substance abuse.”

    From Mediators and Mechanisms of Change in Psychotherapy Research (2007) · cites this paper as Carroll et al. 2005

    The Results (page unavailable) link improved coping responses in high-risk situations with fewer stated intentions to use cocaine, and the Discussion (page unavailable) reports that homework completion was associated with both improved coping skills and less cocaine use. The paper does not establish that a breakdown of coping skills is associated with abuse of other substances; its outcome findings concern cocaine dependence. (LLM, conf=0.84)

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  • A role-play measure (Cocaine Risk Response Test) has been developed, evaluated, and integrated into controlled treatment research to evaluate the mediator.

    “A role-play measure (Cocaine Risk Response Test) has been developed, evaluated, and integrated into controlled treatment research to evaluate the mediator (Carroll et al. 1999, 2005).”

    From Mediators and Mechanisms of Change in Psychotherapy Research (2007) · cites this paper as Carroll et al. 2005

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  1. Carroll KM, Nich C, Frankforter TL, Bisighini RM. Do patients change in the way we intend? Treatment-specific skill acquisition in cocaine-dependent patients using the Cocaine Risk Response Test. Psychological Assessment. 1999;11:77–85. [Google Scholar]
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Authors
Carroll, K. M., Nich, C., & Ball, S. A.
Affiliations
Yale University (US)
Venue
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
Published
2005-08
Volume
73
Issue
4
Pages
749-755
ISSN
  • 0022-006X (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-2117
OpenAlex
W2041658593
Cited by
75
References
20
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 3 · 2020: 2 · 2018: 4 · 2017: 3 · 2016: 2 · 2015: 9 · 2014: 6 · 2013: 7 · 2012: 1
FWCI
3.12
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Institute on Drug Abuse (K05-DA00457, K05DA000089, R01-DA10679, P50DA009241, K05DA000457, R01DA010679, P50-DA-0-9241)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Keywords
cocaine dependence, homework completion, cognitive behavioral therapy, treatment outcomes, coping strategies, medication adherence, substance use reduction, relapse prevention
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Female, Humans, Periodicity, Practice, Psychological, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment Outcome, Cocaine-Related Disorders

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