Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: Psychodynamic Therapy for Patients With Borderline Personality Disorder and Alcohol Abuse
Brief Summary: The purpose of the study is to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of a modified form of psychodynamic psychotherapy for persons suffering from co-occurring borderline personality disorder and an alcohol use disorder.


Options:
A: Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 to 40 years old
* in or out-patient in one of the recruiting center
* men or women
* with a borderline personality disorder
* written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* inferior to 18 or superior to 40 years old
* schizophrenia
* severe somatic disorder
* participation refusal
* participation to another interventional study
B: Inclusion Criteria:

* Meets New Jersey definition of severe mental illness (SMI), which includes a DSM-IV diagnosis of an SMI; within the 3 to 6 months prior to study entry, functional limitations in major life activities that would be appropriate for the client's developmental stage; and within 2 years prior to study entry, two or more treatment episodes of greater intensity than outpatient services (such as inpatient, emergency, or partial hospitalization care, or a single episode lasting 3 months or more) OR a normal living situation disrupted to the point that supportive services were required to maintain the patient in their home or residence, or law enforcement officials were required to intervene
* DSM-IV Axis I diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, or major depression (as determined by Structured Clinical Interview)
* Diagnosis of current severe PTSD at baseline assessment (as determined by a score greater than 65 on a Clinician Administered PTSD Scale)
* Speaks English

Exclusion Criteria:

* Current diagnosis of alcohol or drug dependence
* Hospitalization or suicide attempt in the past 2 months
C: Inclusion Criteria:

* Meets DSM-IV criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder.
* Has had at least 2 self-harm episodes (either suicidal or non-suicidal) in the past 5 years, including at least 1 in the past 8 weeks.
* Proficient in English
* Provides informed consent to participate in the study.
* Absence of 8 or more standard weeks of DBT in the past year (individual and group therapy components).
* has had either Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) coverage or BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) health insurance for 1 year or more
* Absence of a pending criminal court case or charges.
* Has been a resident of Ontario or British Columbia for all of the past 12 months, at least.
* Lives in the Greater Toronto Area/Greater Vancouver Area

Exclusion Criteria:

* Meets the DSM-IV criteria for bipolar disorder I, dementia, or a psychotic disorder other than psychotic disorder NOS
* IQ less than 70
* Chronic or serious physical health problem requiring hospitalization within the next year (e.g., cancer)
* Plans to move to a province other than Ontario or BC in the next 2 years.
D: Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 18 and 45 years
* Meets diagnostic criteria for borderline personality disorder and for active alcohol abuse or dependence
* At least average intelligence

Exclusion Criteria:

* Meets diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder

Answer: D