Building Collaborations to Address Drug Problems in the United States and China

Building Collaborations to Address Drug Problems in the United States and China

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) intervention on the distribution and variability of pain level before and after intervention receipt among people with co-occurring chronic pain and Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) over a three-month follow-up period.

The project is an open trial of the CBT intervention for 20 adults receiving detoxification treatment with comorbid pain. Participants will be screened for pain and other conditions by completing a self-report survey questionnaire. Eligible participants will be asked to complete a baseline assessment. A trained research therapist will conduct individual therapy with participants twice a week for 2-4 weeks. Participants will be re-assessed at 1- and 3-month post-intervention follow-ups to track changes in their pain, functioning, and substance use.

Inclusion Criteria:

• At least 18 years of age
• Currently receiving detoxification treatment
• Report pain of at least moderate or greater intensity over the three months prior to baseline assessment as indicated by an average score of four or greater on the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
• Have access to a phone for confidential personal therapy after the completion of detoxification treatment. For individuals who enter the residential treatment at the facility following the detoxification treatment, a research therapist will meet with them in person at a private office at the facility during their stay due to program's restriction on phone usage.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability to speak and understand English
• Inability to give informed, voluntary, written consent