Table 1 Characteristics of studies integrating treatments for depression and substance use disorders
| Â | Type of participants | Proportion receiving antidepressants | Criterion for depression | Interventions | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bowman et al., 1996 [11] | Male substance abusers in an inpatient treatment program. | Not reported | Elevated symptoms (MMPI or MCMI dysthymia) | Self examination therapy versus current events group | SCL-90-R depressive symptoms post-treatment, retention |
Brown et al., 1997 [13] | Alcohol dependent patients recruited from a day partial hospital program | 45% | Elevated symptoms (BDI) | Coping with depression versus relaxation training | HRSD and BDI post-treatment, Percent Days Abstinence at follow-up |
Brown et al., 2006 [12] | Alcohol dependent patients recruited from a dual diagnosis program | 97% | CIDI major depressive disorder | Integrated cognitive behavioural therapy versus Twelve Steps Facilitating therapy | HRSD and Percent Days Abstinence post-treatment and at follow-up, and retention |
Daughters et al., 2008 [14] | Inpatients dependent on various substances | 10% | Elevated symptoms (BDI) | LETs act versus treatment as usual | HRSD and BDI post-treatment and retention |
Markowitz et al, 2008 [15] | Patients recruited through flyers and advertising | 0% | SCID Dysthymia | Interpersonal therapy versus brief supportive psychotherapy | HRSD, BDI, and PDA |