A randomized controlled study of exposure therapy as aftercare for alcohol use disorder: study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is well documented that individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) respond well during evidence-based psychological treatment, but also that a large proportion relapses when discharged from treatment and confronted with alcohol in real life. Cue Exposure Treatment (CET) focuses on exposing individuals to alcohol cues in order to reduce cravings as well as the likelihood of relapse. The aims of the study are: 1) to investigate whether CET aftercare delivered via a smartphone or in group sessions increases the effect of Cognitive Behavioural Treatment in groups of alcohol dependent individuals; 2) to investigate whether CET as a smartphone application is as or more effective than CET group therapy, and 3) to investigate whether CET as a smartphone application is more c

SUBMITTER: Mellentin AI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4839102 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature