Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
Volume 36, Issue 3 , Pages 331-338 , April 2009

Assessing the effectiveness of an Internet-based videoconferencing platform for delivering intensified substance abuse counseling

  • Van L. King, M.D.

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    • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
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  • Kenneth B. Stoller, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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  • Michael Kidorf, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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  • Kori Kindbom, M.A.

      Affiliations

    • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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  • Steven Hursh, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Institutes for Behavior Resources, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
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  • Thomas Brady, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • CRC Health Group, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA
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  • Robert K. Brooner, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA

Received 28 February 2008 ,Revised 5 June 2008 ,Accepted 22 June 2008.

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PII: S0740-5472(08)00121-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2008.06.011

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
Volume 36, Issue 3 , Pages 331-338 , April 2009

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