Talking it out: new study tests if coaching after detox keeps booze at bay

This study looks at whether having regular motivational conversations after leaving the hospital for alcohol withdrawal can help people stay sober longer. About 104 adults who want to quit drinking completely will be split into two groups: one gets standard care, the other also gets a motivational talk every two weeks for four months. Researchers will track how many days each person stays alcohol-free over the next year.