ALCOHOL-RELATED DISORDERS

This study tested whether counseling can help people living with HIV in Zambia reduce unhealthy alcohol use and improve their HIV control. About 680 adults were split into three groups: a brief counseling session, brief counseling plus more in-depth therapy, or standard care. The…

This study tested a school program called Preventure, which aims to prevent alcohol and drug misuse in teenagers by targeting four personality traits linked to substance use. About 3,900 high-risk students from Canadian high schools took part. The program uses group sessions to t…

This study looked at whether using an activity tracker (like a Fitbit) can help people in a hospital program for alcohol use disorder become more active and improve their mood. 90 adults wore the tracker during their treatment. Researchers measured how often they used it, their p…

This study looked at how people with alcohol use disorder process social and alcohol-related images in their brains. Researchers used MRI scans and a technique called neurofeedback to see if people could learn to control their brain activity. The goal was to better understand the…

This study looked at the bacteria living in the mouth and gut of 23 adults with alcohol dependence as they went through detox. Researchers collected stool and mouth samples along with diet and mood information to see how the bacteria changed over time. The goal was to learn more …

This study looked at how to best offer digital treatments (smartphone apps called reSET and reSET-O) to people with opioid, alcohol, or other substance use disorders during their regular primary care visits. Over 18,000 adults in Washington State took part. The goal was to see if…