ALCOHOL ABUSE

This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS to see if it 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 measure changes in drinking days,…

This study tested whether N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a widely available supplement, could help people with both alcohol use disorder and PTSD. 182 adults took either NAC or a placebo daily for 12 weeks, along with weekly therapy. Researchers measured changes in drinking habits, crav…

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 reduce alcohol cravings, drinking, and criminal behavior after release. The program targets mental habits that often lead to relapse an…

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help people recovering from alcohol dependence avoid relapse. The app uses a training game to change unconscious habits that make people reach for alcohol. 600 participants used either the active training or a placebo version. The go…

This study tested a mobile program called Comunică to help Romanian gay and bisexual men reduce HIV risk and heavy drinking. 300 participants used their phones or laptops to complete surveys and eight one-hour sessions with a counselor or by reading health information. The progra…

This study tested a mobile app called WisePath designed to help adults who are thinking about suicide and may also misuse alcohol. Over 12 weeks, 127 participants either used the WisePath app or received standard self-help resources. Researchers measured changes in suicidal thoug…

This study tested a Spanish-language electronic screening tool called TAPS-ESP to identify tobacco, alcohol, prescription drug, and illicit substance use in primary care. About 1,000 Spanish-speaking adults from a clinic participated. The goal was to see if the tool accurately de…

This study looked at how a person's genes might change the way they think and act after drinking alcohol. Nine healthy adults completed tasks measuring aggression after consuming alcohol or a placebo. The goal was to better understand why some people react differently to alcohol,…

This study looked at whether a blood test called carbohydrate deficient transferrin (CDT) can better detect long-term alcohol abuse in people aged 60 and older compared to standard methods. Researchers enrolled 194 older adults in France and compared CDT results with a common que…