ALCOHOLISM

This study looked at whether giving a longer course of diazepam (one month instead of the usual one week) during alcohol detox could help prevent people from drinking again soon after. 26 adults with alcohol dependence took part. The goal was to see if the longer treatment reduce…

This pilot study tested whether adding N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) to the medication Topiramate is safe and tolerable for people with alcohol use disorder. Seventeen adults who drank heavily and wanted treatment took either Topiramate plus NAC or Topiramate plus a placebo. The main g…

This study tested whether the drug baclofen helps people with alcoholism reduce their drinking to safe levels or stop completely over one year. 323 adults who wanted to cut back or quit alcohol took either baclofen or a placebo pill. The goal was to see if more people on baclofen…

This small pilot study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) could improve cognitive flexibility in people recently detoxified from alcohol. Fourteen adults with alcohol use disorder received either re…

This study looked at whether adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to relapse into drinking after completing a detox program. Researchers followed 113 people for 12 weeks after detox, using both a screening questionnaire and a more thorough d…

This study looked at how sleep problems might lead to relapse in people recovering from alcohol dependence. Researchers followed 198 adults leaving inpatient treatment, using sleep questionnaires and activity monitors to track sleep quality. The goal was to understand if poor sle…

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 looked at how gut bacteria differ between people with alcohol use disorder who are currently drinking, those who are abstinent, and healthy moderate drinkers. Researchers collected stool samples and measured cravings in a bar-like setting. The goal was to understand if…