ALCOHOLISM

This study tested whether the drug baclofen helps people with alcoholism drink less or stop drinking entirely over one year. 323 adults who wanted to reduce their alcohol use were randomly given either baclofen or a placebo. The goal was to see if more people on baclofen achieved…

This study looked at whether giving people with alcohol dependence a longer course of diazepam (a month instead of the usual week) during detox could help them avoid relapsing into drinking. Twenty-six adults took part. The goal was to see if the extended treatment reduced the nu…

This study tested a mobile app called WisePath designed to help adults struggling with suicidal thoughts and alcohol misuse. 127 participants used either WisePath or a control app for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in suicidal thoughts, coping skills, and alcohol use to s…

This study looked at how sleep problems affect the risk of returning to drinking in people recovering from alcohol dependence. Researchers followed 198 adults as they left inpatient rehab and returned home. They measured sleep quality with questionnaires and activity monitors, an…

This study looked at whether having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) makes it harder for people to stay sober after completing a detox program for alcohol dependence. Researchers followed 113 adults for 12 weeks after detox, using both a simple screening questionna…

This study looked at how gut bacteria differ between people with alcohol use disorder who are currently drinking, those who are abstinent, and healthy moderate drinkers. Researchers collected stool samples and measured cravings in a bar-like setting. The goal was to understand if…