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Filter by:The purpose of the study is to determine if ondansetron, as an add-on therapy, is associated with reduced depressive symptoms and alcohol use in outpatients with bipolar disorder (BPD), cyclothymic disorder, schizoaffective disorder (bipolar type) and major depressive disorder (MDD) with mixed features. The investigators will also use blood samples to determine if the genotype for the serotonin transporter gene is associated with response to ondansetron.
The purpose of this study is to determine if citicoline, as an add-on therapy, will help reduce alcohol use in outpatients with alcohol dependence.
The purpose of this study is to adapt and pilot-test a web-based intervention intended to help concerned partners provide support to service members with alcohol misuse and to begin development of a service member module based on service member's input.
Several lines of evidence suggest that classic hallucinogens such as psilocybin can facilitate behavior change in addictions such as alcohol dependence. The proposed investigation is a multi-site, double-blind active-controlled trial (n = 180, 90 per group) contrasting the acute and persisting effects of psilocybin to those of diphenhydramine in the context of outpatient alcoholism treatment.
This is a prospective HIV cohort that aims to establish causes of liver disease among HIV-infected individuals in Zambia, including viral hepatitis and alcohol.
In comparison to the general population, military personnel and veterans are at increased risk of developing both substance use disorders (SUDs) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Despite promising developments in the past decade, the treatment of patients with SUDs and comorbid PTSD is woefully inadequate (Back, 2010; Back et al., 2014; Brady et al., 2007; McCauley et al., 2012). One of the adverse effects of abused drugs is their long-term negative impact on social behavior that is thought to involve oxytocin (OT) dysregulation (McGregor et al., 2008). In preclinical and clinical experiments, local, intra-nasal, or systemic OT administration decreases activation of the amygdala in response to visual fearful/threatening stimuli (Kirsch et al., 2005), ameliorates the effects of stressful events, and decreases drug-taking and seeking behavior (McGregor et al., 2008; Baskerville and Douglas, 2010; Carson et al., 2010a; Bowen et al., 2011; Cox et al 2013). However, little attention has been focused on whether OT decreases SUD vulnerability after exposure to traumatic stress in preclinical or clinical studies. This clinical project will determine whether intra-nasally administered OT will decrease craving (Aim 1) to use alcohol and decrease stress reactivity (Aim 2) following exposure to laboratory-induced stress (Trier Social Stress Task) among veterans with a dual diagnosis of alcohol use disorder and PTSD.
The aims of this study are to: 1) examine the effectiveness of Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) among Mexican-origin young adults (age 18-25), using a motivational intervention delivered by a Health Promotion Advocate, relative to standard care with and without assessment, on a reduction in heavy drinking and alcohol-related problems in the emergency department (ED) at the U.S.-Mexico border; and, 2) identify variables that are related to effectiveness of the intervention and that predict successful treatment outcome. Patients will be re-assessed by telephone at three and twelve months to evaluate outcomes.The specific hypotheses to be examined in this proposal are: 1) the motivational interview will lead to significantly greater reductions in the maximum number of drinks on an occasion and in Rapid Alcohol Problem Screen (RAPS4) score at the 12-month follow-up compared to standard care without assessment (those who screen positive but are not assessed) as well as compared to standard care with assessment; 2) the motivational interview will lead to significantly greater reductions in number of drinking days per week, average number of drinks per day, maximum number of drinks on an occasion, RAPS4 score, and number of negative consequences of drinking at 3-month and 12-month follow-up compared to standard care with assessment; 3) a positive breath alcohol concentration (BAC) at the time of the ED visit and/or self-reported drinking prior to the event resulting in the ED visit will be positively predictive of effectiveness of the intervention; 4) attributing a causal association of drinking and the reason for the ED visit will be positively associated with effectiveness of brief intervention; 5) readiness to change (and stage of change) will be positively associated with effectiveness of brief intervention; 6) risk taking/impulsivity and sensation seeking dispositions will be negatively associated with effectiveness of brief intervention.
Background: - Hormones are naturally occurring chemicals in your body. Ghrelin is a hormone that is mainly produced by the stomach and stimulates appetite. Some studies suggest it may stimulate alcohol craving and use. Drugs have been developed that block ghrelin. Researchers want to know if people can tolerate a particular drug that blocks ghrelin. It will be given at two dose levels, combined with alcohol. Objective: - To determine if a drug that may decrease alcohol consumption when given along with alcohol is safe and tolerable. Eligibility: - Healthy adults 21-65 years old who have 14 (women) to 21 (men) drinks a week. - No one of childbearing potential can participate. Design: - Participants will have 3 inpatient clinic visits; each will last 4 days. - They will have physical exam and blood and urine tests. - They will have breath tests for alcohol and smoking. - They will answer health and mood questions. - Researchers will measure their reaction to smelling alcohol and tasting a sweet drink. - They will eat only the food provided by the clinic. They will keep a food diary 1 day before each stay. - They will be randomly assigned to take the study drug or placebo 5 times each stay. - On Day 3, they will drink alcohol after taking the drug. They will give many blood samples that day through a tube inserted in their skin. - Smokers can take smoke breaks. Once, they will smoke a cigarette through a device. - One week after the last stay, participants will have a follow-up visit to answer questions.
This project will involve the development and initial evaluation of a promising computer-based intervention to improve the primary care management of risky alcohol use among Veterans. The intervention uses a Relational Agent, an on-screen "person" that establishes a relationship with the Veteran to promote positive health behaviors. This study will determine how Veterans interact with this system, how it can be tailored to Veterans' preferences, and its potential effect on risky drinking. If ultimately proven effective, the Relational Agent will have several impacts on Veterans and their health care, including: - (1) lower rates of risky drinking in Veterans - (2) improved rates of brief counseling for Veterans with excessive alcohol use - (3) increased proportion of Veterans referred to Mental Health for alcohol disorders - (4) improved care for Veterans with low levels of health literacy. This study directly supports Secretary Shinseki's Transformational Initiative to employ state-of-the-art information technology to improve quality and access of Veterans' health care.
Alcohol dependency is the second most common psychiatric disorder and a major public health concern. As addictive disorders and now thought to be chronic disorders for many patients there is a need for the development of expanded treatment approaches. Because relapse is more often the rule than the exception the importance of continuing care after an initial phase of treatment is evident. Studies investigating telephone-based continuing care for patients with alcohol dependence have shown to be an effective form of step-down treatment after a previous stabilisation treatment program and provide extended recovery support. Therefore, the investigators hypothesize that alcohol abstinent patients who received high-frequency telephone-based or sms-based continuing care show significantly less relapses respectively more abstinent days six and twelve months after in-patient treatment compared to patients who receive low-frequency or no telephone-based continuing care.