Peer support and online cognitive behavioural therapy for substance use concerns: protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hazardous alcohol and drug use is associated with substantial morbidity, mortality and societal cost worldwide. Yet, only a minority of those struggling with substance use concerns receive specialised services. Numerous barriers to care exist, highlighting the need for scalable and engaging treatment alternatives. Online interventions have exhibited promise in the reduction of substance use, although studies to date highlight the key importance of patient engagement to optimise clinical outcomes. Peer support may provide a way to engage patients using online interventions. The goal of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of Breaking Free Online (BFO), an online cognitive-behavioural intervention for substance use, delivered with and without pee

SUBMITTER: Quilty LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9748960 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature