2007
The cost‐effectiveness of four treatments for marijuana dependence
Olmstead TA, Sindelar JL, Easton CJ, Carroll KM. The cost‐effectiveness of four treatments for marijuana dependence. Addiction 2007, 102: 1443-1453. PMID: 17645430, PMCID: PMC2398724, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2007.01909.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMET/CBTDrug counselingContingency managementPatient outcomesYoung adultsEffective treatmentMarijuana dependenceAcceptability curvesIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioRandomized clinical trialsCost of therapyPatient outcome measuresCost-effective dependsCost-effectiveness ratioSubstance abuse clinicsCost-effective treatmentCM procedureClinical trialsOutcome measuresUrine specimenUrine specimensAdditional weeksAdditional studiesMarijuana abstinenceLonger duration
2006
Cost-effectiveness of prize-based incentives for stimulant abusers in outpatient psychosocial treatment programs
Olmstead TA, Sindelar JL, Petry NM. Cost-effectiveness of prize-based incentives for stimulant abusers in outpatient psychosocial treatment programs. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2006, 87: 175-182. PMID: 16971054, PMCID: PMC1950254, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2006.08.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUsual careStimulant abusersClinical trialsPatient outcomesNational Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials NetworkDrug abuse treatment clinicsAbstinence-based incentivesIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioUsual care groupPrimary patient outcomeRandomized clinical trialsClinical Trials NetworkPsychosocial treatment programCost-effectiveness ratioCost-effectiveness analysisCare groupTreatment clinicsStimulant abstinenceAcceptability curvesAbstinence timeTreatment programTrials NetworkIncremental costCareIncentive group
2004
Cost effectiveness of disulfiram Treating cocaine use in methadone-maintained patients
Jofre-Bonet M, Sindelar JL, Petrakis IL, Nich C, Frankforter T, Rounsaville BJ, Carroll KM. Cost effectiveness of disulfiram Treating cocaine use in methadone-maintained patients. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2004, 26: 225-232. PMID: 15063917, PMCID: PMC3662046, DOI: 10.1016/s0740-5472(04)00004-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMethadone treatmentClinical trialsCocaine useDouble-blind clinical trialCocaine dependenceStandard methadone treatmentBlind clinical trialMethadone-maintained patientsRandomized clinical trialsOpioid-dependent subjectsMethadone-maintained opiate addictsStandard treatmentOutcome measuresOpioid addictsPromising treatmentOpiate addictsIncremental costDisulfiramAdditional treatmentNumber of daysTrialsTreatmentCost effectivenessEconomic evaluationAddicts