ALCOHOL DRINKING

This study tested whether sending young adults personalized feedback about their drinking the morning after could help them cut back. 152 heavy drinkers aged 18-29 were randomly assigned to receive daily feedback via mobile phone, with or without monetary incentives, or just comp…

This pilot study tested an internet-based program that teaches dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) skills to help adults drink less alcohol and manage psychological distress. 86 Hong Kong Chinese adults who were heavy drinkers and wanted to quit took part. The program was deliver…

This study tested whether trained community health workers visiting pregnant women at home could improve health for both mothers and children in a rural area of South Africa. The program focused on supporting women with HIV, depression, or alcohol use, and on improving child grow…

This study tested a brief counseling program delivered by pharmacists to help people who take prescription opioids and also drink alcohol. The program combined medication review with motivational interviewing to encourage safer use. Researchers enrolled 112 adults and measured ch…

This study tested an online mentoring program for transgender and gender minority youth aged 14-18. The program paired each teen with an adult transgender mentor for seven 90-minute group sessions focused on building social and emotional skills. The goal was to prevent problems l…

This study tested a program called TACUNA plus Wellness Circle, designed to prevent opioid misuse among American Indian and Alaska Native young adults aged 18-25 in California. The program uses motivational interviewing and traditional practices in virtual workshops. Researchers …

This study tested a combination of a smartphone breathalyzer, a blood alcohol estimator app, and a brief counseling session to help young adults ages 18-25 drink more moderately. Twenty-four participants used the tools for two weeks while drinking. The goal was to see if the tech…

This pilot study tested whether a dietary supplement containing fiber and green tea extract could increase feelings of fullness from alcohol in 64 at-risk drinkers. Participants took either the supplement or a placebo before drinking alcohol in a lab setting. The goal was to see …

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help people who have both chronic pain and heavy drinking habits. Researchers wanted to see if the app was easy and acceptable to use, especially for people in rural areas. The study involved 32 participants who used the app for 8 we…

This completed study surveyed over 1,500 adults in Nyakabare Parish, Uganda, to learn how people perceive tobacco and alcohol use in their community. Participants answered questions about how often they think others smoke or drink. The goal was to understand perceived norms, whic…

This study looked at how smoking marijuana with different levels of THC affects alcohol cravings and drinking in people who are heavy drinkers and also use marijuana. 157 participants were given either a high-THC, moderate-THC, or placebo marijuana cigarette, then their alcohol c…

This study tested whether a coaching program for primary care doctors at one VA clinic could improve care for veterans with unhealthy alcohol use. The program aimed to help doctors offer more counseling, medications, and referrals to specialty treatment. Researchers tracked chang…

This study tested whether giving people subsidized rideshare vouchers (like Uber credits) could reduce drunk driving and alcohol consumption. Over 7,000 adults who drink at bars and own a car participated. Researchers compared those who received rideshare vouchers to those who re…

This study tested a system that uses car sensors and machine learning to tell if a driver is drunk. 55 volunteers drove a real car after drinking alcohol. The goal was to create an algorithm that can spot impaired driving and warn the driver.

This study tested a program called SLAC that helps Veterans who drink heavily and have mental health issues like PTSD or depression get connected to alcohol care. 140 Veterans from VA primary care took part. The goal was to see if the program is practical and liked by Veterans an…

This study looked at how moderate alcohol use affects inflammation and brain health in people with HIV. Researchers gave controlled amounts of alcohol to 76 healthy volunteers and people with HIV, then used blood tests and brain scans to measure immune and brain changes. The goal…

This study looked at how young adults with bipolar disorder respond to alcohol compared to healthy people. Sixty participants aged 21-26 completed brain scans and surveys after drinking alcohol or a placebo. The goal was to understand differences in brain activity and feelings of…

This study looked at how alcohol and opioids (like prescription painkillers) affect people when taken together. Eleven healthy adults who use both substances but are not dependent on them took part. Researchers measured how much participants liked the drug combination and how dru…

This study tested two types of pictorial warning labels on alcohol to see which better communicates cancer risks. Over 1,000 adults who drink regularly viewed labels with either personal stories (narrative) or images of diseased organs (non-narrative). Researchers measured attent…

This study used brain scans (fMRI) to see what happens in the brain when heavy drinkers decide whether to drink alcohol, especially when they have important plans the next day. 52 heavy drinkers took part. The goal was to understand how the brain weighs the choice to drink agains…

This study tested a brief, computer-based personalized feedback program for adults with chronic pain who drink heavily and take prescription opioids. The program was designed to educate participants about the risks of mixing alcohol and opioids and to motivate them to reduce drin…

This study used brain imaging (fMRI) to see how heavy drinkers' brains respond to pictures of alcohol versus non-alcoholic drinks. 72 non-treatment-seeking heavy drinkers made hypothetical decisions about buying alcohol at different prices while in the scanner. The goal was to un…

This study looked at how to get emergency departments to offer text-messaging support to patients who drink too much. Researchers worked with 344 patients and staff to find out what helps or hinders adopting this approach. The goal was to learn how to make these programs work in …