Therapeutic alliance predicts mood but not alcohol outcome in a comorbid treatment setting

The pan-theoretical variable of alliance has been consistently reported to have a moderate yet robust effect on psychotherapy treatment outcome. However, the relationship is less clear in the addiction field where there is more limited research. The current study investigated the relationship between alliance and treatment outcome in an alcohol dependent and depressed population.
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - Category: Addiction Authors: Source Type: research