New study tests Stress-Reduction approach to curb binge drinking in young adults
NCT ID NCT04776278
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests a behavioral program for 18- to 29-year-olds who are not in college and drink heavily. The program combines a brief counseling session with wellness activities to reduce stress and offer alternatives to alcohol. Researchers will track changes in drinking and related problems over 12 months in 525 participants.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Brief Alcohol Intervention (BAI) – a behavioral counseling session
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a practical, low-cost way to help young adults cut back on heavy drinking and avoid alcohol-related problems.
What could go wrong
This is a single behavioral intervention with no drug involved, so effects may be modest. The study relies on self-reported drinking, which can be inaccurate, and results may not apply to all young adults.
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University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee, 38152, United States