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Cue exposure in moderation drinking: a comparison with cognitive-behavior therapy

T Sitharthan1, G Sitharthan, M J Hough

  • 1Western Sydney Area Drug and Alcohol Services, University of Sydney, Australia.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
|October 24, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Modified cue exposure therapy (CE) with priming doses helped problem drinkers reduce alcohol consumption. This approach trained participants to stop drinking after 2-3 drinks, showing greater reductions than standard cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT).

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Area of Science:

  • Addiction research
  • Behavioral psychology
  • Clinical intervention studies

Background:

  • Traditional cue exposure (CE) trials for alcohol use disorders focus on abstinence.
  • A modified CE approach incorporating priming doses of alcohol aims to train moderation drinking.
  • This study investigates a novel CE technique for individuals seeking to reduce alcohol intake rather than abstain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a modified cue exposure (CE) therapy for problem drinkers aiming for moderation.
  • To compare the effects of modified CE with standard cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) in reducing alcohol consumption.
  • To assess the viability of a modified CE procedure for training controlled drinking behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Nondependent problem drinkers with moderation goals were randomized to modified CE or standard CBT.

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  • Both interventions consisted of 6 weekly 90-minute group sessions.
  • Outcomes were assessed over a 6-month follow-up period, measuring drinking frequency and consumption.

    • Main Results:

    • Modified CE resulted in significantly greater reductions in drinking frequency and consumption compared to CBT over 6 months.
    • Eighty-one percent of eligible participants completed the treatment and follow-up.
    • No pre-treatment variables were found to significantly predict treatment outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Modified cue exposure therapy is a viable and effective intervention for nondependent problem drinkers seeking to moderate their alcohol intake.
    • This approach shows promise in training individuals to limit consumption to a specified number of drinks.
    • The findings support the use of modified CE as an alternative to abstinence-based treatments for specific populations.