Understanding motivation for IV alcohol drinking
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at why people with alcohol use disorder choose to drink alcohol given through an IV. The goal is to better understand the motivation behind drinking, which could help improve treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 65 years old.
- You have had alcohol in the past 30 days and have a mild to severe alcohol use disorder.
- You are not currently trying to quit or in treatment for alcohol problems.
- You do not have a serious mental health condition like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
- You are not taking any medications that could dangerously interact with alcohol, like antidepressants or painkillers.
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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