Automated Recovery Line for Medication Assisted Treatment
Drug Dependence, Substance Use Disorders

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Drug Dependence focused on measuring Opioid Substitution Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mobile Health
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- are at least 18 years old
- currently receiving methadone maintenance treatment
- illicit drug use in the past 14 days or a positive urine screen for any tested illicit drug.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Current suicide or homicide risk
- meet criteria for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-IV current psychotic disorder, or bipolar disorder
- Unable to read or understand English
- Unable to complete the study because of anticipated incarceration or move
- Life-threatening or unstable medical problems.
Sites / Locations
- MRU, APT Foundation, Inc
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Recovery Line plus Treatment-as-Usual (RL+TAU)
Treatment-as-Usual
The Recovery Line is an automated computer-based IVR system that provides CBT-based modules. The RL+TAU condition will include the customized therapeutic recommendations developed in Phase 1, and the contact reminders messages and time frame that maximized system use in Phase 2. Patients will receive an orientation, 24-hour access, encouragement to use the system from clinic staff reminder, and technical assistance line for system problems. Patients will receive 12 weeks of system access.
Treatment-as Usual involves daily methadone and associated psychosocial services. Patients are required to attend 1 group session per month and are encouraged to attend open drop-in groups available daily covering a range of topics.