Alcohol use disorders (AUD) Mental and Behavioural Disorders Alcohol use disorders (AUD)
Conditions
Interventions
A web-based Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) program.
CSOs (concerned significant other) who are eligible for inclusion are randomized to either a CRAFT-program fo
2. Presented to exercises designed to improve coping skills. The exercises aim at involving the CSO in altering behaviors in relation to both IP and other significant areas which the CSO specifies dur
Sponsors
Karolinska Institute
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Man or woman who is a first-degree relative, spouse, intimate partner, or someone who lives regularly with the IP 2. Age of at least 18 (both the CSO and the IP) 3. Have spent time with the IP in at least 40% of the last 90 days (with no planned change in this respect) 4. Describes the IP in accordance with ICD-10 diagnosis of alcohol dependence or abuse 5. Confirming alcohol consumption for IP during 30 of the last 90 days 6. Having a goal of engaging the IP to treatment if possible 7. Gives consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Positive response from the CSO that the IP would agree to seek treatment for alcohol problems at the present moment 2. Positive response from the CSO that the IP is currently in treatment for alcohol problems or has sought treatment during the last 6 months 3. Major psychiatric or somatic illness for CSO or IP 4. CSO describes IP in accordance with criteria for dependence or abuse for other substances than alcohol or nicotine according to ICD-10 criteria 5. Not enough skills in the Swedish language 6. Participating in another program aimed at supporting CSO:s (e.g. Al-Anon) during the last 12 months; 7. Risk for domestic violence from IP
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Proportion of people identified as having a AUD (IPs) engaging in treatment seeking behavior, as measured by: 1. Identified IPs calling a pre-specified telephone number to a specialized center for telephone-based advice concerning alcohol problems (Alkohollinjen) 2. CSO's self-reports of initiatives from IPs to seek treatment. An initiative is defined as at least one conversation with a specialized treatment provider by telephone or by a regular visit to an addiction treatment clinic. Both primary measures regard from start of the program until 6, 12 and 24 weeks post start of the program. Comparisons are made between CSOs taking part in the CRAFT-program vs. waiting list. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. IPs alcohol consumption (according to CSO estimates) 2. Anxiety and depression symptoms for CSOs 3. Relational satisfaction of CSOs 4. Quality of life for CSOs Measures regard from start of the program until 3, 6, 12 and 24 weeks post start of the program. | — |
Countries
Sweden
Contacts
Public ContactKarin Romberg
Outcome results
None listed