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Few studies have evaluated whether substance users show changes associated
with the hypothesized mechanisms of action of the treatments they receive.
The Cocaine Risk Response Test (CRRT) is a role-play assessment of coping s
kills for high-risk situations associated with cocaine and other substance
use. Initial psychometric analyses, using data from a series of randomized
controlled trials, indicated very good interrater reliability and internal
consistency, as well as significant increases from pre- to posttreatment in
number, quality, and specificity of coping skills. Participants who had re
ceived different types of treatment were more likely to respond with coping
skills characteristic of their assigned treatment, suggesting the measure
may tap hypothesized mechanisms of treatment change.