Alcohol use

This study tests a 5-week community-based program that teaches protective behavioral strategies to reduce alcohol use in men aged 35–44 with hazardous drinking habits in rural Vietnam. Participants learn to set safe drinking limits, choose nonalcoholic drinks, and plan ahead, wit…

This pilot study tests a brief intervention for people with HIV who take five or more medications and drink alcohol. A clinical pharmacist will have one-on-one conversations using motivational interviewing to discuss how alcohol can interact with medications and worsen symptoms. …

This study tested a combination of a smartphone breathalyzer, a blood alcohol estimator app, and a brief counseling session to help young adults ages 18-25 drink more moderately. Twenty-four participants used the tools for two weeks while drinking. The goal was to see if the tech…

This study tested a behavioral program called IMPROVE to help college students who drink heavily and feel anxious. The program teaches skills to handle anxiety and uncertainty without turning to alcohol. Forty students took part, and researchers checked if the program was easy to…

This study follows 100 adults who drink alcohol at least weekly and have some interest in cutting back. Researchers want to see how alcohol use, suicidal thoughts, and decision-making are linked. Participants get access to a self-guided online cognitive behavioral therapy program…

This observational study looked at how legal cannabis use changes alcohol drinking habits, gut bacteria, and brain function in people who regularly use both alcohol and cannabis. 77 heavy drinkers who also smoke cannabis took part, providing blood and stool samples and completing…

This study tested whether hands-on training could help people convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) better understand the risks of drinking alcohol. A total of 112 participants took part. The goal was to see if this training could reduce binge drinking and cravings.

This completed study looked at how living in rural areas and drinking alcohol might make people more likely to use tobacco products or less likely to quit. Researchers asked 737 adults about their hypothetical choices in a simulated tobacco marketplace. The goal was to understand…