
Faculty
Our faculty and staff are in the forefront of the exploration of the causes and treatments of mental illness.
Joy M. Schmitz, Ph.D.
Biography:
Clinical and Research Interests:
- Treatment of substance use disorders using behavior therapy and pharmacotherapy.
- Randomized clinical trials of new medication and psychotherapy for the treatment of drug and alcohol dependence.
Publications (selected):
- Schmitz, J.M., Averill, P.M., Stotts, A.L., Moeller, F.G., Rhoades, H.M., & Grabowski, J.: Fluoxetine treatment of cocaine-dependent patients with major depressive disorder. Drug and Alcohol Dependence 63, 207-214, 2001.
- Schmitz, J.M., Averill, P., Sayre, S., McCleary, P., Moeller, F.G., & Swann, A.: Cognitive-behavioral treatment of bipolar disorder and substance abuse: A preliminary randomized study. Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment, 1, 17-24, 2002.
- Schmitz, J.M., Sayre, S.L., Hokanson, P.S., & Spiga, R.: Assessment of the relative reinforcement value of smoking and drinking using a multiple choice measurement strategy. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 5, 1-5, 2003.
- Schmitz, J.M., Stotts, A.L., Sayre, S.L., & DeLaune, K.A.: Treatment of cocaine-alcohol dependence with naltrexone and relapse prevention therapy. The American Journal on Addictions, 13, 333-341, 2004.
- Schmitz, J.M.: Smoking cessation in women with cardiac risk. Am J Med Sci, 32, 1-5, 2003.
- Schmitz, J.M., Sayre, S.L., Stotts, A.L., Rothfleisch, J., Mooney, M.E. (2005): Medication compliance during a smoking cessation clinical trial: A brief intervention using MEMS feedback. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 28, 139-147.
- Schmitz, J.M., Stotts, A.L., Mooney, M.E., DeLaune, K.A., & Moeller, F.G.: Bupropion and cognitive-behavioral therapy for smoking cessation in women. In press,. Nicotine & Tobacco Dependence.
Location & Contact
Mental Sciences Institute
1300 Moursund
Houston, Texas 77030
713.500.2500 Primary
713.500.2530 Fax
713.500.2525 Intake and Referral
Our Affiliations
Our affiliates include the following:
The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center
The Mental Health and Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County


