ALCOHOL-RELATED DISORDERS

This study tested two types of counseling—brief and in-depth—against usual care to help 680 people living with HIV in Zambia reduce unhealthy alcohol use and improve mental health. The goal was to see if these therapies help more people achieve HIV viral suppression (a low level …

This study tested a school-based program called Preventure in 3,900 Canadian 7th graders. The program targets four personality traits linked to substance abuse risk, aiming to delay or prevent alcohol and drug use. Researchers also measured whether delaying substance use helps pr…

This study looked at whether using an activity tracker (like a Fitbit) can help people in a hospital program for alcohol use disorder become more active and improve their emotional well-being. 90 adults wore the tracker during their stay. Researchers measured how often they used …

This study looked at how the brains of people with alcohol use disorder respond to pictures of social situations and alcohol. Researchers used MRI scans to measure brain activity while participants viewed these images. The goal was to better understand the link between drinking a…

This study looked at the best ways to offer FDA-approved digital treatments (reSET and reSET-O) for substance use disorders in primary care clinics. Over 18,000 adults who screened positive for drug or alcohol problems took part. Researchers tested whether health coaching or prac…

This study looked at how heavy alcohol use changes the bacteria living in the mouth and gut. Researchers followed 23 adults going through alcohol detox to see if these bacteria change during treatment. Participants provided stool and mouth samples and answered questions about the…