Trial reportDrug and alcohol dependence2021
Randomized controlled trial of group motivational interviewing for veterans with substance use disorders.
Trial report in Drug and alcohol dependence, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 18 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Psychological and behavioral profiles of combustible vs. e-cigarette users: a narrative review of the implications for tailored non-pharmacological cessation interventions.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- Motivational interviewing-an evidence-based, collaborative, goal-oriented communication approach in lifestyle medicine: A comprehensive review of the literature.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2023Review
- How to Combat the Global Opioid Crisis.CPQ neurology and psychology · 2023Article
- Increasing Use of Video Telehealth Among Veterans Experiencing Homelessness with Substance Use Disorder: Design of A Peer-Led Intervention.Journal of technology in behavioral science · 2022Article
- Collective Motivational Interviewing for Individuals with Drug Use Problems: A Pre-Post-Follow-Up, Uncontrolled Pilot Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Psychological Interventions on Abstinence in Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment · 2022Review
- Qualitatively Exploring Mental Health Attitude Changes among Emerging Adult Motivational Interviewing after One Motivational Enhanced Interview.Clinical social work journal · 2022Article
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8 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundMotivational interviewing delivered in a group format is understudied yet promising as a treatment for substance use disorders (SUD). We evaluated the efficacy of group motivational interviewing (GMI) relative to a treatment-control (TCC) for enhancing treatment and self-help engagement and decreasing alcohol and drug use among veterans with SUD and co-existing psychiatric disorders.
methodVeterans (n = 118) with alcohol use disorder were recruited within an outpatient SUD treatment program and randomized to GMI or TCC upon program entry. Alcohol use, SUD treatment, and 12-step session attendance were primary outcomes. Drug use days was the secondary outcome. Participants were assessed at baseline and at one-and three-month follow-up.
resultsSignificant differences were observed between GMI and TCC for binge drinking at both one (RR = .74; 95 % CI [.58, .94]) and three-month follow-up (RR = .74; 95 % CI [.59, .91]). At three-month follow-up, significant differences between treatment conditions were observed for alcohol use days (RR = .79; 95 % CI [.67, .94]), number of SUD treatment sessions (RR = 2.53; 95 % CI [1.99, 3.22]), and 12-step sessions attended (RR = 1.64; 95 % CI [1.35-1.98]). Similarly, we observed significant effects for GMI on reducing alcohol consumption in standard drinks (RR = .49; 95 % CI [.25, .95]). Drug use days declined at each follow-up, with no significant differences between treatment conditions.
conclusionsGMI delivered at SUD treatment program entry enhanced treatment session and 12-step group attendance and lowered alcohol consumption among outpatient Veterans. Future research should study how GMI works and its effectiveness in SUD treatment settings.
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