A randomized clinical trial of naltrexone and behavioral therapy for problem drinking men who have sex with men

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

Volumn 80, Issue 5, 2012, Pages 863-875

  Morgenstern, Jon ^a   Kuerbis, Alexis N ^a,b   Chen, Andrew C ^a   Kahler, Christopher W ^c   Bux, Donald A ^b   Kranzler, Henry R ^d,e  

^a Columbia University ^*  (United States)

^b Res Found for Mental Hygiene Inc   (United States)

^c BROWN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^d UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA   (United States)

^e VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

cognitive behavior therapy; men who have sex with men; moderation; naltrexone; problem drinkers

Indexed keywords

NALTREXONE; PLACEBO;

ADULT; ALCOHOL USE DISORDER; ALCOHOLISM; ARTICLE; BEHAVIOR THERAPY; COGNITIVE THERAPY; DEMOGRAPHY; DRINKING BEHAVIOR; DSM-IV; HUMAN; HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION; INFECTION PREVENTION; INFECTION RISK; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; MALE HOMOSEXUAL; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT; PATIENT COMPLIANCE; PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE;

EID: 84874042149     PISSN: 0022006X     EISSN: 19392117     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/a0028615     Document Type: Article

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