Breakingtheice: A protocol for a randomised controlled trial of an internet-based intervention addressing amphetamine-type stimulant use

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Breakingtheice: A protocol for a randomised controlled trial of an internet-based intervention addressing amphetamine-type stimulant use

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Abstract Background The prevalence of amphetamine-type stimulant use is greater than that of opioids and cocaine combined. Currently, there are no approved pharmacotherapy treatments for amphetamine-type stimulant problems, but some face-to-face psychotherapies are of demonstrated effectiveness. However, most treatment services focus on alcohol or opioid disorders, have limited reach and may not appeal to users of amphetamine-type stimulants. Internet interventions have proven to be effective...

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2012-06-01

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Tait Robert J / McKetin Rebecca / Kay-Lambkin Frances / Bennett Kylie / Tam Ada / Bennett Anthony / Geddes Jenny / Garrick Adam / Christensen Helen / Griffiths Kathleen M

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BMC Psychiatry

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http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-244X/12/67

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Amphetamine related disorders / Internet / World wide web / Randomized control trial / Cognitive therapy / Psychiatry

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