New hope for refugees battling addiction in zambia

NCT ID NCT05471921

Summary

This study tested a counseling program designed to help Congolese refugees and local Zambians in a settlement reduce unhealthy alcohol and drug use. 400 participants were randomly assigned to receive either a brief counseling session or a more extended therapy, depending on their needs. The goal was to see if this stepped-care approach could effectively lower substance use and improve mental health in this vulnerable community.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Columbia University

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

  • Mantapala Refugee Settlement

    Nchelenge, Luapula Province, Zambia

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