Internet-based A-CRA for Young Adults With Problematic Alcohol Use (I-A-CRA)
Alcohol Abuse, Binge Drinking, Alcohol Use Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Alcohol Abuse focused on measuring Randomized Controlled Trial, Alcohol, Internet-delivered Psychological Treatment, Behavior Therapy, Young Adults
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Young adult between 18-24 years of age
- Reporting ongoing substance use (alcohol), heavy drinking measured as risky use according to recommendations: 5/4 (male/female) standard drinks on a minimum of two occasions in the last month, or AUDIT-C ≥ 4 points indicating harmful consumption
- Access to internet via computer or other similar device, as well as access to smartphone
- If on psychiatric medication, it should have been a stable dosage during the past 3 months prior to pre-treatment assessment
- Adequate knowledge in the Swedish language and a Swedish personal identification number
Exclusion Criteria:
- Current DSM-5 diagnosis for any other substance use disorder except nicotine dependence
- Current (including last 12 months) DSM-5 diagnosis for other major psychiatric disorder (bipolar disorder, psychosis)
- Recent initiation of psychiatric medication or psychotherapy (within the last 3 months)
- Suicidal ideation at screening
- Serious somatic diagnosis requiring medical attention, such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, epilepsy or heart conditions
- Traces of any psychoactive substance (e.g., central stimulant amines, THC, benzodiazepines, opiates, cocaine) in urine sample at baseline assessment
- Pregnancy
Sites / Locations
- eStod, Maria Ungdom, Stockholm Centre for Dependency DisordersRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
I-A-CRA
Psychoeducation alcohol use
Internet-delivered Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach: The treatment program consists of 8 extensive treatment modules delivered over 10 weeks with continuous therapist support and guidance. There are two separate treatments for the young adult and the caregiver/significant other.
Psychoeducation focusing on alcohol use: This support program provides 8 brief modules of psychoeducation (alcohol information) over 10 weeks. Participants receive no therapist guidance/support but have the possibility of asking questions to a therapist. There are two separate programs for the young adult and the caregiver/significant other.