Alcohol Consumption and Stress at Patients Alcohol-dependants

Alcohol Consumption and Stress at Patients Alcohol-dependants

This 3 weeks study examines the correlation between stress and alcohol using an ecological, prospective design.

This 3 weeks study examines the correlation between stress and alcohol using an ecological, prospective design. Participants will be given phone calls 4 times a day for 3 weeks, assessing perceived stress and alcohol related craving.

Inclusion criteria:

• Males or Females aged 18-65 years
• Alcohol use disorder defined by DSM 5 criteria
• Fluent in French
• Hospitalized for alcohol withdrawal for at least 7 days
• Viable (working) telephone number

Exclusion criteria:

• Participants without social care insurance
• Any DSM Axis I disorder not defined in the inclusion criteria
• Mandatory psychiatric treatment