Internet Based Treatment for Alcohol Dependence Among Anonymous Help Seekers on the Internet : A Randomized Controlled Trial
Internet Based Treatment for Alcohol Dependence Among Anonymous Help Seekers on the Internet : A Randomized Controlled Trial
Internet based self help program with or without support of a counselor is tested among anonymous Internet help seekers at an open access website.
A 5 module Internet based self help program based on motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy is tested among anonymous Internet help seekers.The design is a three armed randomized controlled study, and outcomes are measured in terms of changes in alcohol consumption, problematic alcohol use, alcohol dependence alcohol use disorder, anxiety, as well as depression and quality of life. 2400 participants are recruited entirely online from an open access website. Consenting participants will be randomized into one of three groups: 1.Internet based self help program with counselor support, 2.Internet based self help program without counselor support or 3. Information about the open access websites resources: information on alcohol and health, where you can find treatment and a online discussion forum. Follow-up will be conducted online after 3, 6, 12 and 24 months in all three groups.
Inclusion Criteria:
AUDIT-score >16 points and/or at least 3 criteria of alcohol dependence (ICD-10)
Exclusion Criteria:
Inadequate Swedish language skills No Internet access