Treatment for Psychological and Drug Abuse Problems
Substance Use Disorders
About this trial
This is an interventional health services research trial for Substance Use Disorders focused on measuring Psychiatric adherence, Voucher incentives, Methadone treatment
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- At least 18 years of age
- Voluntarily seeking psychiatric treatment
- Meets DSM-IV criteria for opiate dependence
- Meets FDA/CSAT guidelines for methadone maintenance
- Meets DSM-IV criteria for at least one current psychiatric disorder
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy
- Onset or acute exacerbation of a medical illness requiring immediate and intense care
- An organic mental disorder (e.g., delirium, dementia)
- Current participation in psychiatric care
- Mandatory psychiatric treatment
Sites / Locations
- Addiction Treatment Services
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Reinforced On-Site Integrated Care (ROIC)
Standard On-Site Integrated Care (SOIC).
Patients assigned to this condition will be treated at ATS for psychological problems. They will be scheduled to participate in individual therapy sessions with a psychiatrist and with their substance abuse counselor. They will also be referred to attend group therapy one time per week. In addition, they will be able to earn a voucher incentive for each week of psychiatric compliance.
Patients assigned to this condition will be treated at ATS for psychological problems. They will be scheduled to participate in individual therapy sessions with a psychiatrist and with their substance abuse counselor. They will also be referred to attend group therapy one time per week.