ALCOHOLISM

This study looked at whether giving people with alcohol dependence a longer course of diazepam (one month instead of the usual week) during detoxification could help them avoid relapsing into drinking. 26 participants were followed for three months after starting detox. The goal …

This study tested whether the drug baclofen can help people with alcoholism reduce their drinking to safe levels or stop completely. Over 300 adults who wanted to cut back took either baclofen or a placebo for a year. The main goal was to see if more people in the baclofen group …

This study tested a mobile app called WisePath designed to help adults struggling with suicidal thoughts and alcohol misuse. 127 participants used either WisePath or a control app for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the app could reduce suicidal thoughts and drinking while peopl…

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…

This study looked at how sleep problems affect people recovering from alcohol addiction. Researchers followed 198 adults leaving inpatient treatment to see if poor sleep led to relapse. They used sleep questionnaires and activity monitors to track sleep quality and drinking behav…

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