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  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Digital Health

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  • Heavy drinking (HD) is prevalent among smokers and hinders smoking cessation.
  • Counselor-delivered interventions show promise, but digital interventions for HD smokers are untested.
  • Digital interventions offer greater population reach for smoking cessation support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and acceptability of an automated digital smoking cessation program for heavy drinking smokers.
  • To evaluate the effect sizes of a web-based intervention with an optional text messaging component.
  • To examine the impact of tailored content for heavy drinking on smoking cessation outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot randomized controlled trial involving 119 daily smokers meeting criteria for heavy drinking.
  • Participants were randomized to a standard digital program (EX-S) or one with added heavy drinking content (EX-HD).
  • Outcomes were assessed via web surveys at 1 and 6 months post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • High participant satisfaction was reported for the digital platform and text messaging.
  • Both groups showed significant reductions in drinking; no condition effect was observed.
  • The EX-HD group had significantly fewer alcohol-involved smoking lapses (16% vs. 41%).

Conclusions:

  • This is the first trial of a digital smoking cessation program tailored for heavy drinking smokers.
  • The intervention is feasible and may reduce the risk of smoking lapses associated with alcohol consumption.
  • Improving engagement with web-based interventions is critical for future research and implementation.