Journal Article10.1016/J.ADDBEH.2004.03.041
Impact of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and other psychopathology on treatment retention among cocaine abusers in a therapeutic community.
Frances R. Levin,Suzette M. Evans,Suzanne K. Vosburg,Terry Horton,Daniel J. Brooks,Jennifer Ng +5 more
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TL;DR: After a prolonged time in treatment, the drop-out rate increased substantially, such that these individuals were found to complete treatment at a lower rate than those with no Axis I disorders and individuals with ADHD were less likely to graduate treatment.
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About: This article is published in Addictive Behaviors. The article was published on 01 Dec 2004. The article focuses on the topics: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder & Psychopathology.
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Drop-out from addiction treatment: A systematic review of risk factors
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TL;DR: Based on the review of studies investigating the risk factors associated with drop-out from addiction treatment published in peer-reviewed journals from 1992 to 2013, clinical recommendations include assessing cognitive functioning and personality disorders at baseline and continuous monitoring of treatment alliance.
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Treatment of cocaine dependent treatment seekers with adult ADHD: double-blind comparison of methylphenidate and placebo.
TL;DR: Although sustained-release MPH did not show superiority over PBO in treating ADHD symptoms, this trial provides some evidence that improvement in ADHD symptoms among those patients receiving MPH, but not placebo, was associated with a reduction in cocaine use.
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Correlates of co-occurring ADHD in drug-dependent subjects: Prevalence and features of substance dependence and psychiatric disorders
Albert J. Arias,Joel Gelernter,Grace Chan,Roger D. Weiss,Kathleen T. Brady,Lindsay A. Farrer,Henry R. Kranzler +6 more
TL;DR: In subjects with cocaine or opioid dependence, ADHD is associated with greater SD and psychiatric comorbidity and a more severe course of illness.
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Treatment of methadone-maintained patients with adult ADHD: Double-blind comparison of methylphenidate, bupropion and placebo
Frances R. Levin,Suzette M. Evans,Daniel J. Brooks,Aparna S. Kalbag,Fatima Garawi,Edward V. Nunes +5 more
TL;DR: Sustained-release methylphenidate or sustained-release bupropion did not provide a clear advantage over placebo in reducing ADHD symptoms or additional cocaine use in methadone-maintained patients.
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and treatment outcome in opioid abusers entering treatment.
TL;DR: The ADHD diagnosis did not convey significant prognostic implications for methadone maintenance treatment, and a strong psychiatric assessment and treatment focus in the treatment program may help to explain the good treatment outcome.
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Patient factors related to early attrition from an outpatient cocaine research clinic: a preliminary report.
TL;DR: Of 60 cocaine misusers seeking outpatient treatment, 33 (55%) dropped out by 4 weeks, and dropouts were more likely to be male, Black or Hispanic, or with no history of primary depression.
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TL;DR: This chapter discusses medication for ADHD with comorbid conditions, the assessment, and living with ADHD: A Family Looks at Itself.