ALCOHOL DRINKING

This study tested a program to help adults who take prescribed opioid medications and also drink alcohol reduce their use of both. Researchers worked with 112 people from community pharmacies to see if the program was acceptable and effective. The goal is to prevent harm from mix…

This study tested an online mentoring program for transgender and gender minority youth ages 14 to 18. The program paired each teen with an adult transgender mentor for seven 90-minute sessions focused on building social and emotional skills. The goal was to see if the program co…

This study tested a culturally tailored program called TACUNA plus a Wellness Circle to prevent opioid and other drug misuse among American Indian and Alaska Native young adults aged 18-25 in California. Participants were compared to those who received an opioid education worksho…

This pilot study tested an internet-based program that teaches emotional regulation skills to help adults reduce drinking and improve psychological distress. 86 Hong Kong Chinese adults who were heavy drinkers and feeling stressed took part. The goal was to see if the program was…

This study tested a smartphone-based program to help people who have both chronic pain and heavy drinking habits. Researchers wanted to see if the app was easy to use and helpful for people in primary care, including those in rural areas. The study involved 32 participants and fo…

This study looked at whether offering people subsidized ridesharing could help reduce drunk driving and alcohol use. Over 7,000 adults who drink at bars and own a smartphone took part. Researchers measured how often they drove after drinking and how much they drank, comparing res…

This study tested a program that combines short counseling sessions with mobile apps to help young adults aged 18-25 drink less alcohol. 24 participants who were heavy drinkers used the tools for about a month. The goal was to see if the program was easy to use and acceptable, no…

This study looked at whether a dietary supplement (fiber plus green tea) can make people feel more full from alcohol and change their response to drinking. 64 adults who were at-risk drinkers took part. The goal was to understand how feeling full affects alcohol's effects, not to…

This study tested a program called SLAC that helps Veterans who drink too much get connected to alcohol care. 140 Veterans from VA primary care who also had PTSD or depression took part. Half got the SLAC program plus usual care, and half got usual care alone. The goal was to see…

This study looked at whether text messaging programs can help people who drink too much, starting in the emergency room. Researchers worked with 344 patients and staff to find out what makes it easy or hard to use these programs in busy ERs. The goal was to learn how to offer sup…

This study tested a system that uses sensors in a real car to tell if a driver is drunk. 55 adults drove on a test track after drinking alcohol, and researchers used the data to teach a computer to spot impaired driving. The goal is to create a warning system that could prevent d…

This study looked at how heavy drinkers' brains respond when thinking about buying alcohol after seeing pictures of drinks versus non-alcoholic beverages. 72 non-treatment-seeking heavy drinkers had their brains scanned while making hypothetical drink purchase decisions. The goal…

This study tested a one-time, computer-based feedback program for adults with chronic pain who drink heavily and take prescription opioids. The goal was to see if the program could increase knowledge about the risks of mixing alcohol and opioids, and motivate people to drink less…

This study looked at how alcohol changes brain activity and feelings in young adults with bipolar disorder 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 why people with b…

This study looked at whether community health workers visiting pregnant women at home in rural South Africa can improve health for both mothers and children. About 1,490 women took part, with some areas getting the home-visit program and others not. The program aimed to help with…

This study looked at how different strengths of marijuana (high, moderate, or placebo) affect alcohol cravings and drinking behavior in 157 heavy drinkers who also use marijuana at least twice a week. Participants were exposed to alcohol-related cues and then given a choice to dr…

This study tested whether a coaching program called practice facilitation helps primary care doctors at one VA clinic provide better care for veterans with unhealthy alcohol use. The program aimed to increase brief counseling, medication prescriptions, and referrals to specialty …

This study looked at how alcohol and opioids 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 drunk they felt, aiming to understa…

This study looked at how moderate drinking impacts inflammation and brain health in people with HIV. Researchers gave alcohol to 76 healthy volunteers and people with HIV, then used blood tests and brain scans to measure changes. The goal was to better understand the risks of alc…

This study used brain scans (fMRI) to understand how people who drink heavily make decisions about alcohol, especially when they have important things to do the next day. 52 heavy drinkers took part. The goal was to see which brain areas are active when weighing the choice to dri…

This study looked at whether showing people picture-based warning labels about alcohol and cancer can change how they think about drinking. Over 1,000 adults who drink regularly viewed either story-style or fact-style warning labels. Researchers measured how much attention they p…