Pharmacists may help curb deadly Opioid-Alcohol mix
NCT ID NCT05599672
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a brief counseling program delivered by pharmacists to help people who take prescription opioids and also drink alcohol. The program combined medication review with motivational interviewing to encourage safer use. Researchers enrolled 112 adults and measured changes in alcohol and opioid use. The goal was to see if the approach is acceptable and practical for a larger future study.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Alcohol-targeted Brief Intervention-Medication Therapy Management (ABI-MTM)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could provide a practical way for pharmacists to help people reduce dangerous mixing of opioids and alcohol.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study testing feasibility and preliminary effects, not a proven treatment. Results may not apply to all populations or settings.
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Locations
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University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Nashville, Tennessee, 38103, United States