Motivational alcohol support to help prevent partner violence
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Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests an extra (adjunct) counseling approach to reduce harmful alcohol use in Veterans enrolled in the Strength at Home program. The goal is to help prevent intimate partner violence (IPV), especially when alcohol is involved.
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Who can take part
- You must be a Veteran and at least 18 years old.
- You must be currently enrolled in the Strength at Home program.
- At intake, you must show alcohol-related problems, such as: a past-year history of physical IPV linked to being under the influence of alcohol.
- Or, your intake alcohol screening shows risk (AUDIT score of 8 or higher).
- Or, your drinking pattern is heavy in the last 6 months (for example, 6+ standard drinks on one occasion, or an average of 14+ standard drinks per week).
- You must be willing to sign written consent to join the study.
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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