Study of how alcohol use changed during the COVID-19 pandemic
Part of Infections, Mental health clinical trials.
This study follows people over time to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic affected alcohol use and related health or behaviors. You may help by answering short surveys by phone or online on a regular schedule.
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Who can take part
- You already joined the NIAAA natural history study (14-AA-0181) and finished screening and assessment visits
- You are willing and able to complete surveys weekly to monthly
- You can answer surveys by phone or online
- You can provide consent by telephone
- You are able and willing to cooperate with the study team
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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