A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Based Text Message Intervention for Methamphetamine Dependence

A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Based Text Message Intervention for Methamphetamine Dependence

This Phase I behavior therapy development study seeks to improve treatment outcomes for methamphetamine (MA)-dependent subjects by developing a novel cognitive behavioral therapy- (CBT-) based short message service (SMS) text messaging intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• English-speaking adults ≥ 18 years who are seeking treatment for MA addiction.
• Own a cellular phone with SMS text messaging capability and have an unlimited text messaging plan.
• Available to attend CBT therapy groups.
• Agreeable to conditions of the study and signed an informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Projected to be unavailable > 12 hours/day to read and send text messages.
• Any medical or psychosocial condition that would preclude safe, useful, or consistent participation,