Self-help Internet-based Relapse Prevention for Problematic Alcohol Use

Self-help Internet-based Relapse Prevention for Problematic Alcohol Use: A Naturalistic Study Among Internet Help-seekers

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

• AUDIT >5 points for women
• AUDIT >7 points for men

Exclusion Criteria:

• AUDIT <6 points for women
• AUDIT <8 points for men