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Down your drink: a web-based intervention for people with excessive alcohol consumption
1Department of Clinical Psychology, Camden and Islington Mental Health and Social Care Trust, London, UK. stuart.linke@candi.nhs.uk
Alcohol and Alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire)
|December 24, 2003
Summary
A pilot study found that the Down Your Drink (DYD) web-based intervention is a feasible approach for encouraging excessive drinkers to reduce alcohol consumption and associated harms.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Digital Health
Background:
- Excessive alcohol consumption poses significant health risks.
- Web-based interventions offer a scalable approach to address problematic drinking.
- The Down Your Drink (DYD) program integrates motivational and cognitive behavioral techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility of the DYD web-based intervention for excessive drinkers.
- To assess the feasibility of a 6-week online program for reducing alcohol-related harm.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study involving web-based screening for excessive alcohol use.
- Participants completed baseline questionnaires and weekly drinking diaries.
- Follow-up assessments were conducted for program completers and dropouts.
Main Results:
- The DYD website received 7581 visits and 1319 registrations.
- Only 6.0% of registrants completed the full 6-week program.
- Completers reported positive feedback on the program's value, while dropouts cited time commitment.
Conclusions:
- Web-based interventions are a viable strategy for engaging excessive drinkers.
- Further evaluation of the effectiveness of such digital health tools is warranted.