Problematic Alcohol Use
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to observe and evaluate the use of a relapse prevention program over time among internet help-seekers. Participants are recruited via a nationally known portal for assisting anonymous individuals with changing their problematic alcohol use in a healthier direction (alkoholhjalpen.se). The intervention offered lasts 10 weeks and includes 7 relapse prevention modules, with a three-week pause between the 6th and 7th modules. Baseline data are collected regarding substance use and psychosocial health and follow-up takes place 10 weeks after recruitment. The study is observational.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALeChange.se
7 modules: 1. Making a decisional balance 2. Setting a goal for alcohol consumption 3. Learning self control skills 4. Identifying risk situations 5. Dealing with urges 6. Dealing with emotions and with social pressure 7. Developing a crisis plan
Sponsors
Karolinska Institutet
Study design
Observational model
ECOLOGIC_OR_COMMUNITY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
15 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* AUDIT \>5 points for women * AUDIT \>7 points for men
Exclusion criteria
* AUDIT \<6 points for women * AUDIT \<8 points for men
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline Follow Back (TLFB) | 10 weeks | Quantity/frequency measure of alcohol consumption |
| The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) | 10 weeks | 3 consumption questions and 7 problem-related questions regarding alcohol consumption |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Readiness to Change Questionnaire (RTCQ) | 10 weeks | 12 questions rated from -2 to +2 and divided into 3 dimensions: precontemplation, contemplation and action |
| The Readiness Ruler | 10 weeks | Scores between 0 and 100. In this study, I am not ready to change my drinking habits and I am very much ready to change my drinking habits. |
| The Drug Use Disorders Identification Test (DUDIT) | 10 weeks | 3 consumption questions and 7 problem-related questions regarding drug consumption |
| EQ-5D-5L | 10 weeks | 5 questions on the following dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activity, pain/discomfort and anxiety/discomfort |
| The World Health Quality of Life - shorter version (WHOQOL - BREF) | 10 weeks | 26 questions measuring four domains of quality of life: physical, psychological, social and environment. |
| The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) | 10 weeks | 14 questions, 7 on anxiety symptoms and 7 on depression symptoms |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed