Resource Allocation for Alcohol

Resource Allocation for Alcohol

A total of 150 young adults (ages 21-29) will be randomized to receive a brief alcohol intervention (intended to reduce alcohol-related resource allocation (e.g., time and money spent on alcohol), alcohol consumption, and alcohol related consequences) or an assessment only control condition.

All participants will complete a 3 week monitoring period of daily surveys assessing time spent in various domains, alcohol use, personal goals, and money spent on alcohol and substance-free activities. Those in the intervention condition will receive weekly personalized information summarizing the previous week's resource allocation.

All participants will complete a 1 and 3 month follow up survey. Participants can earn up to $126 for completing all study components.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 1)21-29 years old, 2) reside within WA state, 3) report drinking 2+ days per week, on average, in the last six months, 4) report 4+ heavy drinking episodes (4+/5+ for women/men) in the past month,

Exclusion Criteria:

• 1) currently enrolled in a 4-year college, 2) currently in or seeking treatment for alcohol use