ALCOHOL ABUSE

This study tested two types of brain stimulation (called TMS) to see if they could help people with alcohol use disorder drink less. 147 adults who wanted to cut back on drinking received TMS and were tracked for 4 months. The goal was to find out which TMS method worked better a…

This study tested a mindfulness program for 392 women in prison who have alcohol use disorder. The goal was to see if mindfulness training could lower alcohol cravings, reduce drinking after release, and decrease the chance of being arrested again. The program targets thinking pa…

This study tested a mobile program to help Romanian gay and bisexual men reduce their risk of HIV and improve mental health. 300 participants used their phones or computers to complete surveys and eight private online sessions with a counselor or by reading health information. Th…

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help people with alcohol dependence avoid relapse after leaving inpatient rehab. The app uses a game-like training to retrain unconscious cravings for alcohol. Researchers enrolled 600 participants and measured relapse rates, app usa…

This study tested whether N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a supplement, can help people who struggle with both alcohol use disorder and PTSD. 182 adults took NAC or a placebo to see if it reduced drinking and PTSD symptoms. The goal was to find a safer, more accessible treatment option f…

This study tested a mobile app called WisePath designed to help adults struggling with suicidal thoughts and alcohol misuse. 127 participants used either WisePath or a control app for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the app could reduce suicidal thoughts and drinking while peopl…

This study looked at how a person's genes might influence their thinking and behavior after drinking alcohol. Nine healthy adults completed tasks measuring aggression after consuming alcohol versus a non-alcoholic drink. The goal was to better understand the cognitive factors beh…

This study tested a Spanish-language electronic tool called TAPS-ESP to see if it can accurately screen for tobacco, alcohol, prescription drug misuse, and illicit substance use in primary care. About 1,000 Spanish-speaking adults from a clinic took the screening, and their resul…

This study looked at whether a blood test called carbohydrate deficient transferrin (CDT) can better detect chronic alcohol abuse in people aged 60 and older compared to standard tools. Researchers enrolled 194 older adults from hospitals and community groups in France. The goal …