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.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
4,165
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
Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Neuroscience
Stockholm, Sweden
Timeline Follow Back (TLFB)
Quantity/frequency measure of alcohol consumption
Time frame: 10 weeks
The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
3 consumption questions and 7 problem-related questions regarding alcohol consumption
Time frame: 10 weeks
The Drug Use Disorders Identification Test (DUDIT)
3 consumption questions and 7 problem-related questions regarding drug consumption
Time frame: 10 weeks
The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
14 questions, 7 on anxiety symptoms and 7 on depression symptoms
Time frame: 10 weeks
The Readiness to Change Questionnaire (RTCQ)
12 questions rated from -2 to +2 and divided into 3 dimensions: precontemplation, contemplation and action
Time frame: 10 weeks
The Readiness Ruler
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".
Time frame: 10 weeks
The World Health Quality of Life - shorter version (WHOQOL - BREF)
26 questions measuring four domains of quality of life: physical, psychological, social and environment.
Time frame: 10 weeks
EQ-5D-5L
5 questions on the following dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activity, pain/discomfort and anxiety/discomfort
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Time frame: 10 weeks