Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between psychological distress, self-efficacy, and marijuana use using data from a randomized controlled trial of treatments for marijuana dependence [J. Consult. Clin. Psychol. 68 (2000) 898-908]. Adult marijuana users seeking treatment (N=291) were randomly assigned to three treatment conditions: (1) cognitive-behavioral relapse prevention support group (RPSG), (2) individualized assessment and advice group (IAI), and (3) delayed treatment control group (DTC). As predicted, psychologically distressed individuals had lower self-efficacy for avoiding marijuana use in psychologically distressing (PD) situations as opposed to nonpsychologically distressing ( NPD) situations. However, all participants tended to have lower self-efficacy for NPD situations than PD situations. Efficacy increased and marijuana use decreased following treatment but the RPSG treatment did not have greater benefit for psychologically distressed participants.
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Authors | Josephine M DeMarce, Robert S Stephens, Roger A Roffman |
Journal | Addictive behaviors
(Addict Behav)
Vol. 30
Issue 5
Pg. 1055-9
(Jun 2005)
ISSN: 0306-4603 [Print] England |
PMID | 15893104
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(methods)
- Counseling
- Humans
- Marijuana Abuse
(prevention & control, psychology)
- Recurrence
- Self Efficacy
- Stress, Psychological
(psychology)
- Time Factors
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