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Development of the cocaine relapse interview: an initial report
J R McKay1, M J Rutherford, A I Alterman
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania, USA.
Addiction (Abingdon, England)
|April 1, 1996
Summary
This study introduces the Cocaine Relapse Interview (CRI), a new tool to understand cocaine relapse. The CRI shows good reliability and validity in assessing relapse experiences.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Limited research exists on the relapse process specifically for cocaine abusers.
- Previous studies focused on relapse circumstances in alcohol, nicotine, and opiate users.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Cocaine Relapse Interview (CRI), a structured interview for cocaine relapse episodes.
- To gather detailed information on the onset, course, and termination of cocaine relapse.
Main Methods:
- Development of the Cocaine Relapse Interview (CRI).
- Assessment of internal consistency and test-retest reliability for CRI subscales.
- Validity studies comparing relapsers with non-relapser control groups.
Main Results:
- Most CRI subscales demonstrated adequate internal consistency and test-retest reliability.
- Pre-relapse experience subscales differentiated relapsers from non-relapsers.
- Post-initiation and termination factors differentiated lapsers from relapsers.
Conclusions:
- The Cocaine Relapse Interview (CRI) is a reliable and valid instrument for studying cocaine relapse.
- The CRI provides valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of cocaine relapse episodes.