Effect of an Internet-based Dialectical Behaviour Therapy-informed Skills Training for Adult Drinkers

Effect of an Internet-based Dialectical Behaviour Therapy-informed Skills Training for Reducing Alcohol Consumption and Improving Psychological Distress of Adult Drinkers: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial

1. To determine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of an internet-based DBT-ST for reducing alcohol consumption and improving psychological distress/emotional regulation in adult drinkers
2. To explore the participants' experiences and perceptions of the proposed intervention

Inclusion Criteria:

• Hong Kong Chinese aged ≥18
• Score ≥8 on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
• Indicate psychological distress as measured by the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21
• Have an intention to stop drinking
• Have an electronic device and are willing to receive interventions via the internet

Exclusion Criteria:

• Experiencing psychotic disorders/cognitive impairment/communication problems
• Participating in other alcohol abstinence/related psychosocial interventions