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Alcohol cognitive bias modification training for problem drinkers over the web.
Reinout W Wiers1, Katrijn Houben2, Javad S Fadardi3
1Addiction Development and Psychopathology (ADAPT) Lab, Department of Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Addictive Behaviors
|September 15, 2014
Summary
Automated web-based cognitive bias modification (CBM) programs were tested for problem drinkers. While all participants reduced drinking, further integration may enhance results.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Digital Health
Background:
- Cognitive bias modification (CBM) shows promise for alcoholism treatment.
- Previous CBM interventions were successful in clinical and community settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of delivering CBM interventions online.
- To determine if web-based CBM can reduce alcohol consumption in problem drinkers.
Main Methods:
- Recruited 615 problem drinkers via online advertising.
- 136 participants completed pretest, four online CBM sessions, and posttest.
- Randomized assignment to attention control, approach-bias retraining, or sham-training conditions.
Main Results:
- Participants in all conditions, including controls, showed reduced drinking.
- Web-based delivery of CBM was feasible.
Conclusions:
- Online CBM is a viable approach for problem drinkers.
- Integrating CBM with other online interventions may amplify positive outcomes.
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