Robert G. Rychtarik PhD
Robert G. Rychtarik
PhD
Senior Research Scientist
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Addictions; Addictions; Drug abuse; Psychology; Substance Use Disorder
Education and Training:
- PhD, Clinical Psychology (APA Approved), University of Montana (1979)
- Residency, Clinical Psychology Resident, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and University of Mississippi Medical Center (1979)
- MA, Clinical Psychology, University of Montana (1977)
- Other, Clinical Psychology Trainee, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salem, Virginia (1977)
- BS, Psychology, University of South Dakota, Summa Cum Laude (1974)
Employment:
- Senior Research Scientist, Psychiatry, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2018-present)
- Senior Research Scientist, Research Institute on Addictions (1987–2018)
- Research Associate Professor, Psychiatry, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1987–2016)
- Associate Professor of Psychiatry (Psychology), University of Mississppi Medical Center Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior (1986–1987)
- Chief, Alcohol Dependence Treatment Program, Department of Veterns Affairs Medical Center, Jackson, MS (1985–1987)
- Staff Psychologist, VA Medical Center (1979–1987)
- Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (Psychology), University of Mississppi Medical Center Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior (1979–1986)
- Inpatient Director, Alcohol Dependence Treatment Program, VA Medical Center (1979–1985)
- Psychology Resident, University of Mississppi Medical Center & Veterans Administration Medical Center (1978–1979)
- Psychologist in Training, University of Montana Clinical Psychology Center (1974–1978)
- Clinical Psychology Trainee (Level 11), Veterans Administration Hospital
- Research Assistant, University of South Dakota (1974)
Awards and Honors:
- 2017 Clinical Research Achievement Award, (2018)
- Fellow Status (2012)
- NIMH Traineeship (1975)
- Summa Cum Laude (1974)
- Phi Beta Kappa (1974)
- Elected to the National Honor Society in Psychology (PSI CHI) (1973)
- Elected to Phi Beta Sigma Honorary Fraternity (1971)
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- December 2018–June 2022
Stress in LGBT Individuals Living with an Alcohol Use Disordered Partner
CRIA
Role: Principal Investigator
$24,000 - September 2004–September 2016
Behavioral Copules Therapy for Pathological Gamblers
Institute for Research on Pathological Gambling and Related Disorders, Division on Addictions, Cambridge Health Alliance, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School
Role: Principal Investigator - May 2008–May 2014
Reducing Violence Against Women with Alcoholic Partners
National Institutes of Health; National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Role: Principal Investigator - September 2009–September 2012
Developing Web Delivered Coping Skills Training for Women with Alcoholic Partners
NIH; National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Role: Principal Investigator - August 2002–August 2008
Treament Settings for Alcoholics: A Field Extension
NIH; National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Role: Principal Investigator - September 1999–September 2005
Skill Training for Parents of Adolescent Substance Abusers
NIH; National Institute on Drug Abuse
Role: Co-Principal Investigator - September 1999–September 2004
Coping in Those with Pathological-Gambling Partners
NIH; National Institute of Mental Health
Role: Principal Investigator - September 1994–September 2000
Matching Patients to Alcoholism Treatments: Buffalo CRU
NIH; NIAAA
Role: Co-Principal Investigator - May 1994–May 1999
Skill Training for Women with Alcoholic Partners
NIH; National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Role: Principal Investigator - March 1994–March 1997
Skill Training for Parents of Adolescent Drug Abusers
NIH; National Institute on Drug Abuse
Role: Co-Principal Investigator - September 1993–September 1996
Treatment Settings for Alcoholics
NIH; National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Role: Principal Investigator - September 1989–September 1995
Multistage Patient Matching to Treatment and Aftercare
NIH; National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Role: Co-Principal Investigator - September 1988–September 1993
Treatment Setting and Aftercare Duration for Alcoholics
NIH; National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Role: Principal Investigator - April 1990–April 1993
Coping Skills in Spouses of Alcoholics
NIH; National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Role: Principal Investigator - August 2016
eHealth Coping Skills Training and Coach Support for Women Whose Partner Has a Drinking Problem
National Institutes of Health, Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Role: Principal Investigator
$3,210,765
Journal Articles:
- Rychtarik RG, McGillicuddy NB, Papandonatos GD, Whitney RB, Connors GJ. (2017) Randomized clinical trial of matching client alcohol use disorder severity and level of cognitive functioning to treatment setting: A partial replication and extension. Psychol Addict Behav (Jan), 31(5): 513-523.
- McGillicuddy NB, Rychtarik RG, Papandonatos GD. (2015) Skill training versus 12-step facilitation for parents of substance-abusing teens. J Subst Abuse Treat (Mar), 50: 11-17.
- Rychtarik RG, McGillicuddy NB, Barrick C. (2015) Web-based coping skills training for women whose partner has a drinking problem. Psychol Addict Behav (Mar), 29(1): 26-33.
- Rychtarik, R.G., McGillicuddy, N.B., Barrick, C. (2013) Reaching women under stress from a partner's drinking problem. J Technol Hum Serv (Oct), 31: 185-196.
- McGillicuddy NB, Rychtarik RG, Morsheimer ET, Burke-Storer MR. (2007) Agreement between Parent and Adolescent Reports of Adolescent Substance Use. J Child Adolesc Subst Abuse (Jul), 16(4): 59-78.
- Rychtarik RG, McGillicuddy NB. (2006) Preliminary evaluation of a coping skills training program for those with a pathological-gambling partner. J Gambl Stud (Jun), 22(2): 165-178.
- Rychtarik RG, McGillicuddy NB. (2005) Coping skills training and 12-step facilitation for women whose partner has alcoholism: effects on depression, the partner's drinking, and partner physical violence. J Consult Clin Psychol (Apr), 73(2): 249-261.
- McGillicuddy NB, Rychtarik RG, Morsheimer ET. (2004) Psychometric evaluation of the parent situation inventory: a role-play measure of coping in parents of substance-using adolescents. Psychol Assess (Dec), 16(4): 386-390.
- McGillicuddy NB, Rychtarik RG, Duquette JA, Morsheimer ET. (2001) Development of a skill training program for parents of substance-abusing adolescents. J Subst Abuse Treat (Jan), 20(1): 59-68.
- Rychtarik RG, Connors GJ, Whitney RB, McGillicuddy NB, Fitterling JM, Wirtz PW. (2000) Treatment settings for persons with alcoholism: evidence for matching clients to inpatient versus outpatient care. J Consult Clin Psychol (Apr), 68(2): 277-289.
- Rychtarik RG, Connors GJ, Dermen KH, Stasiewicz PR. (2000) Alcoholics Anonymous and the use of medications to prevent relapse: an anonymous survey of member attitudes. J Stud Alcohol (Jan), 61(1): 134-138.
- Rychtarik, R.G., Koutsky, J.R., & Miller, W.R. (1999) Profiles of the Alcohol Use Inventory: Correction to Rychtarik, Koutsky and Miller. Psychol Assess (Sep), 11(3): 396-402.
- Project MATCH Research Group. (1998) Matching alcoholism treatments to client heterogeneity: treatment main effects and matching effects on drinking during treatment. Journal of studies on alcohol (Nov), 59(6): 631-9.
- Project MATCH Research Group. (1998) Matching patients with alcohol disorders to treatments: Clinical implications from Project MATCH. J Ment Health (Oct), 7: 589-602.
- Project MATCH Research Group. (1998) Therapist effects in three tretaments for alcohol problems. Psychother Res (Oct), 8: 455-474.
- Project MATCH Research Group. (1998) Summary of Project MATCH. Addiction (Oct), 94: 31-34.
- Mattson ME, Del Boca FK, Carroll KM, Cooney NL, DiClemente CC, Donovan D, Kadden RM, McRee B, Rice C, Rycharik RG, Zweben A. (1998) Compliance with treatment and follow-up protocols in project MATCH: predictors and relationship to outcome. Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research (Sep), 22(6): 1328-39.
- Project MATCH Research Group. (1998) Matching alcoholism treatments to client heterogeneity: Project MATCH three-year drinking outcomes. Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research (Sep), 22(6): 1300-11.
- Rychtarik RG, McGillicuddy NB, Connors GJ, Whitney RB. (1998) Participant selection biases in a randomized clinical trial of alcoholism treatment settings and intensities. Alcohol Clin Exp Res (Aug), 22(5): 969-973.
- Rychtarik, R.G., Koutsky, J.R., & Miller, W.R. (1998) Profiles of the Alcohol Use Inventory: A large sample cluster analysis using split-sample replication rules. Psychol Assess (Jun), 10(2): 107-119.
- Rychtarik RG, McGillicuddy NB. (1997) The spouse situation inventory: a role-play measure of coping skills in women with alcoholic partners. J Fam Psychol (Sep), 11(3): 289-300.
- Project MATCH Research Group. (1997) Matching Alcoholism Treatments to Client Heterogeneity: Project MATCH posttreatment drinking outcomes. Journal of studies on alcohol (Jan), 58(1): 7-29.
- Donovan, D.M., Kadden, R., DiClemente, C.C., Carroll, K., Longabaugh, R., Zweben, A., & Rychtarik, R.G. (1994) Issues in the selection and development of therpaies in alcoholism treatment matching research. J Stud Alcohol (Supplement No. 12) (Oct), 12: 138-148.
- Mattson, M.E., Allen, J.P., Miller, W.R., Hester, R.K., Connors, G.J., Rychtarik, R.G., Randall, C.L., Anton, R.F., Kadden, R.M., Cooney, N.L., DiClemente, C.C., Carbonari, J., Zweben, A., Longabaugh, R., Stout, R., Walker, R.D., Donovan, D., Babor, T.F., DelBoca, F.K. (1993) Project MATCH: Rationale and methods for a multisite clinical trial matching patients to alcoholism treatment. Alcohol Clin Exp Res (Oct), 17: 1130-1145.
- Rychtarik RG, Prue DM, Rapp SR, King AC. (1992) Self-efficacy, aftercare and relapse in a treatment program for alcoholics. J Stud Alcohol (Sep), 53(5): 435-440.
- Payne TJ, Rychtarik RG, Rappaport NB, Smith PO, Etscheidt M, Brown TA, Johnson CA. (1992) Reactivity to alcohol-relevant beverage and imaginal cues in alcoholics. Addict Behav (Jan), 17(3): 209-217.
- Connors, G.J., & Rychtarik, R.G. (1989) The Supreme Court VA/disease model case: Background and implications. Psych Addict Beh (Oct), 2: 101-107.
- Rychtarik RG, Tarnowski KJ, St Lawrence JS. (1989) Impact of social desirability response sets on the self-report of marital adjustment in alcoholics. J Stud Alcohol (Jan), 50(1): 24-29.
- Rychtarik, R.G., Carstensen, L.L., Alford, G.S., Schlundt, D.G., & Scott, W.O. (1988) Situational assessment of alcohol-related coping skills in wives of alcoholics. Psychol Addict Behav (Oct), 2: 66-73.
- Foy, D.W., Rychtarik, R.G. (1987) Practial issues in selecting and using treatment goals with severely dependent alcohol abusers. Drugs Soc (Oct), 1: 69-81.
- Rychtarik RG, Foy DW, Scott T, Lokey L, Prue DM. (1987) Five-six-year follow-up of broad-spectrum behavioral treatment for alcoholism: effects of training controlled drinking skills. J Consult Clin Psychol (Feb), 55(1): 106-108.
- Brubaker RG, Prue DM, Rychtarik RG. (1987) Determinants of disulfiram acceptance among alcohol patients: a test of the theory of reasoned action. Addict Behav (Jan), 12(1): 43-51.
- Harris, J.K., Prue, D.M., Brubaker, R.G., & Rychtarik, R.G. (1986) Training alcoholics in telephone skills for contacting potential employers. J Employ Couns (Oct), 23: 146-155.
- Sussman S, Rychtarik RG, Mueser K, Glynn S, Prue DM. (1986) Ecological relevance of memory tests and the prediction of relapse in alcoholics. J Stud Alcohol (Jul), 47(4): 305-310.
- Kelly, M.L., Scott, O., Prue, D.M., & Rychtarik, R.G. (1985) A component analysis of problem solving skills training. Cognit Ther Res (Oct), 9: 429-442.
- Carstensen, L.L., Rychtarik, R.G., & Prue, D.M. (1985) Behavioral treatment of the geriatric alcohol abuser: A long-term follow-up study. Addict Beh (Oct), 10: 307-311.
- Foy DW, Nunn LB, Rychtarik RG. (1984) Broad-spectrum behavioral treatment for chronic alcoholics: effects of training controlled drinking skills. J Consult Clin Psychol (Apr), 52(2): 218-230.
- Ossip-Klein DJ, Vanlandingham W, Prue DM, Rychtarik RG. (1984) Increasing attendance at alcohol aftercare using calendar prompts and home based contracting. Addict Behav (Jan), 9(1): 85-89.
- Keane TM, Foy DW, Nunn B, Rychtarik RG. (1984) Spouse contracting to increase antabuse compliance in alcoholic veterans. J Clin Psychol (Jan), 40(1): 340-344.
- Rychtarik, R.G., Fairbank, J.A., Allen, C.M., Foy, D.W., Drabman, R.S. (1983) Alcohol use in television programming: Effects on children's behavior. Addict Behav (Oct), 8: 19-22.
- Bornstein, P.H., & Rychtarik, R.G. (1983) Consumer satisfaction in adult behavior therapy: Procedures, problems, and future perspectives. Behav Ther (Mar), 14: 191-208.
- Ahles TA, Schlundt DG, Prue DM, Rychtarik RG. (1983) Impact of aftercare arrangements on the maintenance of treatment success in abusive drinkers. Addict Behav (Jan), 8(1): 53-58.
- Rychtarik RG, Smith PO, Jones SL, Doerfler L, Hale R, Prue DM. (1983) Assessing disulfiram compliance: validational study of an abbreviated breath test procedure. Addict Behav (Jan), 8(4): 361-368.
- Rychtarik RG, Fairbank JA, Allen CM, Foy DW, Drabman RS. (1983) Alcohol use in television programming: effects on children's behavior. Addict Behav (Jan), 8(1): 19-22.
- Bornstein PH, Rychtarik RG, McFall ME, Winegardner J, Winnett RL, Paris DA. (1980) Hypnobehavioral treatment of chronic nailbiting: a multiple baseline analysis. Int J Clin Exp Hypn (Jul), 28(3): 208-217.
- Bornstein, P.H., Rychtarik, R.G., McFall, M.E., Bridgwater, C.A., Guthrie, L., & Anton, B. (1980) Behaviorally-specific report cards and self-determined reinforcements: A multiple baseline analysis of inmate offenses. Behav Modif (Apr), 4: 71-81.
- Rychtarik RG, Bornstein PH. (1979) Training conversational skills in mentally retarded adults: a multiple baseline analysis. Ment Retard (Dec), 17(6): 289-293.
- Foy, D.W., Rychtarik, R.G., O'Brien, T.P., & Nunn, L.B. (1979) Goal choice of alcoholics: Effects of training controlled drinking skills. Behav Cogn Psychother (Jul), 7: 101-110.
- Bornstien, P.H., Winegardner, J., Rychtarik, R.G., Paul, W.P., Naifeh, S.J., Sweeney, T.M., & Justman, A. (1979) Evaluation of an interpersonal skills training program with adult male offenders. Crim Justice Behav (Jun), 6: 119-132.
- Hamilton, S.B., Carmody, T.P., Bornstein, P.H., Rychtarik, R.G., & Trontel, E.H. (1978) The effects of a diagnosis/treatment expectancy manipulation upon the efficacy of graduated prolonged exposure. Behav Ther (Sep), 9: 690-691.
- Bornstein PH, Rychtarik RG. (1978) Multi-component behavioral treatment of trichotillomania: a case study. Behav Res Ther (Jan), 16(3): 217-220.
- Bornstein, P.H., Hamilton, S.B., Carmody, T.P., Rychtarik,R.G., & Veraldi, D.M. (1977) Reliability enhancement: Increasing the accuracy of self-report through mediation-based procedures. Cognit Ther Res (Jan), 1(1): 85-98.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Stout, R.L., Del Boca, R.K., Carbonari, J., Rychtarik, R., Litt, M.D., Cooney, N.L. (2003) Primary treatment outcomes and matching effects: Outpatient arm. In: T.F. Babor and F.K. Del Bocal (Eds.) Treatment matching in alcoholism. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 105-134.
- Stout, R.L., Del Boca, R.K., Mattson, M.E., Rychtarik, R., Cooney, N.L., Donovan, D.M., Longabaugh, R. (2003) Primary treatment outcomes and matching effects: Aftercare arm. In: T.F. Babor and F.K. Del Bocal (Eds.) Treatment matching in alcoholism. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 135-149.
- Rychtarik, R.G. (2001) The interpersonal dependency secondary matching hypothesis and findings. In: R. Longabaugh and P.W. Wirtz (Eds.) Project MATCH: A prior matching hypotheses, results, and mediating mechanisms (Vol. 8). Rockville, MD: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- Rychtarik, R.G., Miller, W.R., & Tonigan, J.S. (2001) The alcohol involvement primary matching hypothesis and findings. In: R. Longabaugh and P.W. Wirtz (Eds.) Project MATCH: A priori matching hypotheses, results, and mediating mechanisms (Vol. 8). Rockville, MD: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- Rychtarik, R.G., McGillicuddy, N.B. (1998) Assessment of appetitive disorders: Status of empirical methods in alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. In: A.S. Bellack and M. Hersen (Eds.) Behavioral assessment: A practical handbook (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon, 271-292.
- Ossip-Klein, D.J., Rychtarik, R.G. (1993) Behavioral contracts between alcoholics and family members to improve aftercare participation and maintain sobriety after inpatient treatment. In: T. O'Farrell (Ed.) Treating alcohol problems: Marital and family interventions. New York: Guilford Press, 281-304.
- Miller, W.R., Zweben, A., Rychtarik, R.G. (1992) Motivational-enhancement therapy manual: A clinical research guide for therapists treating individuals with alcohol abuse and dependence. Project MATCH Monograph Series, Vol. 2 (DHHS Publication No. ADM 92-1894). Washington, DC: Government Printing Office.
- Rychtarik, R.G. (1990) Alcohol-related coping skills in spouses of alcoholics: Assessment and implications for treatment. In: R.L. Collins, K.E. Leonard, J.S. Searles (Eds.) Alcohol and the family - Research and clnical perspectives. New York: Guilford Press, 356-379.
- Foy, D.W., Rychtarik, R.G., Prue, D.M. (1988) Assessment of appetitive disorders. In: M. Hersen and A. Bellack (Eds.) Behavioral assessment: A practical handbook (3rd Ed.). New York: Pergamon, 542-577.
- Foy, D.W., Rychtarik, R.G., Prue, D.M. (1981) Assessment of appetitive disorders. In: M. Hersent and A. Bellack (Eds.) Behavioral assessment: A practical handbook (2nd Ed.). New York: Pergamon, 456-483.
Evaluative Studies and Case Reports:
- Rychtarik, R.G., Silverman, W.K., Van Landingham, W.P., & Prue, D.M. (1984) Treatment of an incest victim with implosive therapy: A case study. Behav Ther (Oct), 15: 410-420.
Professional Memberships:
- International Society for Research on Internet Interventions (2013–present)
- Association for Psychological Science (1992–present)
- Psychological Association of Western New York (1987–present)
- Research Society on Alcoholism (1985–present)
- Fellow, Division 50 of the American Psychological Association (formerly the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behaviors (1983–present)
- Mississippi Psychological Association (1983–1987)
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (1982–present)
- American Psychological Association (1981–present)
- Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (1981–present)
- Sigma Xi, The Scientific research Society of North America (1979–present)
Service Activities:
- ; President, New York Council on Problem Gambling (2008–2011)
- ; Member, Board of Directors, New York Council on Problem Gambling (1999–2011)
- Contributor, Tenth Special Report to the U.S. Congress on Alcohol and Health, Chapter on Behavioral Treatment Outcome Studies; Contributor (1998)
- Psychological Assessment; Editorial Board Member (1996–2003)
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and Department of Veterans Affairs Merit Review Committees. Served on several review committees for the evaluation of grant applications for funding.; Special Grant Review Committee Member (1989–present)
- Alcohol Training Advisory Committee, Department of Counseling Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi; Member (1979–1984)
- Behavior Therapy, Addictive Behaviors, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Journal of Studies on Alcohol, Psychological of Addictive Behaviors, Psychological Assessment, Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, Journal of Gambling Studies, Clinical Psychology Review; Journal reviewer (1976–present)