New stepped care approach shows promise for refugee alcohol problems

NCT ID NCT05471921

First seen Nov 06, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tested a stepped care system (screening, brief advice, and referral to treatment) to help reduce unhealthy alcohol and drug use among 400 Congolese refugees and local community members in Zambia. Participants were people living in the Mantapala settlement who had risky drinking habits. The program aimed to lower alcohol use and improve mental health, but does not offer a cure—it focuses on managing substance use problems.

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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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