Research

  • Seeking 14-21 yrs old who use alcohol or drugs

    We are conducting treatment research for persons who may have problematic alcohol/drug use. All study participants will be randomly assigned to 10 sessions of either novel integrated treatment (InTEGRA) or Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in an outpatient clinic with periodic follow-up assessments.

    Who may be eligible?

    ü  Persons ages 14-21.

    ü  Persons who may have a need for alcohol/drug use treatment.

    ü  Not currently receiving treatment for alcohol/drug problems.

     

    What is involved?


    Study eligibility will be decided through a telephone screener.

    Eligible participants will complete an Intake Assessment in-person. 

    Participants will complete questionnaires at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months following the onset of treatment.

     

    Are there costs for participating?

     

    ü  There are no costs for participating in this research-based treatment program.

     

    Will they be compensated?

    ü  Persons are compensated up to $50 for their participation in the initial assessment and each of the four follow-ups. They can accrue up to $250 for complete participation in the study.

     

    When is it a wellness issue?

    It is a wellness issue when these areas of life are negatively affected:

    ·         School/Grades

    ·         Work

    ·         Relationships with Family and Friends

    ·         High-Risk Behaviors

    ·         Emotions/Feelings

    ·         Legal Problems

     

     

    It’s not “just a substance” when young people are relying on it to:

    ·         Stay calm

    ·         Cope with difficult situations

    ·         Get through the school/work day

    ·         Fit in with your friends

     

    We can support your wellbeing

    If you know of anyone ages 14-21 who may be struggling with substance use and would like to 

    learn more about the “InTEGRA Study” treatment program at UConn Health, please contact us.

    To receive more information, please contact:

     

    Meadow @ (860) 679-2069

    Pallein@uchc.edu

     

    Or

     

    Marla @ (860) 679-8165

    Genova@uchc.edu

     

    *All calls and emails are confidential*

     

     

     

    Directed by Dr. Yifrah Kaminer @

    (860) 679-4344

    kaminer@uchc.edu

     

    InTEGRA Program

    195 Farmington Ave, U301

    Farmington, CT 06030

    For more information, contact: Meadow Pallein at Pallein@uchc.edu