Hazardous and harmful alcohol use Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Participants are randomly allocated to one of two treatments:
1. The Alcohol Helpline’s free-of-charge telephone service (treatment as usual) designed to provide support to persons wh
Sponsors
Karolinska Institute
Centre for Epidemiology and Community Medicine, Stockholm County Council
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. First time caller of the National Alcohol Helpline 2. Seeking support to change his/her own alcohol drinking habits 3. At least 18 years of age 4. Provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Very severe alcohol problems requiring clinical treatment 2. Abuse of other drugs 3. Severe mental illness 4. Acute health problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change of alcohol drinking habits measured with AUDIT score. The outcome assessment will be done at 6 and 12 month follow-up for each participant in the trial. Since entry in the trial will be at different dates the follow-up will follow a staggered schedule. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Depression or anxiety disorder (GAD) measured through MINI 2. Number of days of sick leave 3. Care seeking from other services for alcohol problems The outcome assessment will be done at 6 and 12 month follow-up for each participant in the trial. Since entry in the trial will be at different dates the follow-up will follow a staggered schedule. | — |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed