Digitally Assisted Recovery Coach

Digitally Assisted Virtual Recovery Coach to Improve Inpatient Alcohol Withdrawal Management: A Proof-of-concept Pilot Study

The aims of this proof-of-concept study are to determine the feasibility of 1) using a smartphone app ("Lifeguard") to facilitate engagement with a peer recovery coach, 2) monitoring post-detox using a modified Brief Addiction Monitor, and 3) assessing linkage to care post-detox.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults aged 18 to 65
• Diagnosis of DSM-5 alcohol use disorder
• Admitted to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital (BWF) inpatient Addiction Recovery Program to treat alcohol withdrawal
• Own either an iOS or Android smartphone device
• Have an active email address
• English speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability to provide informed consent due to delirium or other cognitive impairments
• Current psychosis, suicidality or homicidality