ALCOHOL USE

This study looks at whether involving a parent or caregiver in a brief counseling session at the doctor's office helps teenagers ages 12-17 drink less alcohol. Some teens will have a session alone, some with a parent present, and some with an online program for parents. The goal …

This study looks at whether mindfulness training, combined with wearable heart rate sensors, can help people with alcohol use disorder drink less and feel better. About 120 adults will attend weekly group sessions for 8 weeks and answer questions about their mood and drinking thr…

This study tests whether guanfacine, a medication used for high blood pressure and ADHD, can reduce alcohol consumption in people with alcohol use disorder. Researchers will see if the drug works differently in men versus women, especially when triggered by stress. 160 adults age…

This study tests whether a psychedelic drug called DMT, combined with talk therapy, can help people with alcohol use disorder drink less. About 63 adults with alcohol use disorder will receive either DMT or a placebo in a controlled setting. Researchers will check if the treatmen…

This study tests a mindfulness-based program to help cancer survivors stop smoking and reduce heavy drinking. Researchers will compare the program to standard care in 600 survivors across Florida. The goal is to see if mindfulness can improve both habits and be cost-effective.

This study tests a short program designed to help young adults (ages 18-29) who drink heavily, use cannabis, and have trouble sleeping. The program aims to reduce alcohol and marijuana use and improve sleep quality. Researchers will enroll 800 people in Washington State to see if…

This study tests a program that combines brief counseling with mobile technology to help young adults who drink heavily. The goal is to see if participants find the tools useful and easy to use, and if they help reduce drinking. About 90 people aged 18-25 who drink heavily will t…

This study is for people who take buprenorphine for opioid use and also drink alcohol. Researchers want to see if a short, tailored counseling session is acceptable and practical. About 60 adults will try the program for four weeks. The goal is to gather information to plan a lar…

This study looks at whether helping college students set personal goals for using protective strategies—like pacing drinks or eating before drinking—can reduce alcohol-related harm. About 300 students aged 18-25 who drink at least once a week will be split into three groups: one …

This study looks at how alcohol use, suicidal thoughts, and decision-making are related in 100 adults who drink regularly. Participants will try a self-guided online program to help cut back on drinking. Researchers will track changes over three months to learn what predicts bett…

This study is testing a program called Get Better Together, designed to help military couples work as a team through life's challenges. Researchers want to see if attending a weekend retreat improves mental health, reduces alcohol misuse, aggression, and suicide risk. About 1,000…