Randomized controlled trial of brief cognitive-behavioural interventions among regular users of amphetamine

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作者
Baker, A [1 ]
Boggs, TG [1 ]
Lewin, TJ [1 ]
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[1] Univ Newcastle, Ctr Mental Hlth Studies, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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10.1046/j.1360-0443.2001.96912797.x
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R194 [卫生标准、卫生检查、医药管理];
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Aims. To identify whether brief cognitive-behavioural interventions are feasible among regular users of, amphetamine, to assess the effectiveness of intervention overall and to pilot two- and four-session interventions. Design. Subjects were assigned randomly to individually receive a cognitive-behavioural intervention (n=32) of either two or four sessions' duration or a self-help booklet (control condition; n=32). Setting. Subjects were volunteers recruited from needle exchange schemes and treatment centres in Newcastle, Australia. Participants. Regular (at least monthly) users of amphetamine were recruited. Intervention. Either four sessions of cognitive-behaviour therapy, consisting of a motivational interview and skills training in avoidance of high-risk situations, coping with craving and relapse prevention, or two sessions consisting of a motivational interview and discussion of skills. Measurements. The Opiate Treatment Index was the main measure at pre-treatment and 6-month follow-up. Findings. There was a significant reduction in amphetamine use among the sample as a whole, with inconclusive differences between intervention subgroups. There was a moderate overall intervention effect, with the intervention group reporting over twice the reduction in daily amphetamine use as the control group. Significantly more people in the cognitive-behavioural intervention condition abstained from amphetamine at 6-month follow-up compared to the control condition. Conclusion. Brief cognitive-behavioural interventions appear feasible among regular users of amphetamine. A larger randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of such interventions appears warranted.
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