Alcohol effects and drinking habits in young adults with friends
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Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how drinking with a close friend affects alcohol's effects and later drinking habits. You and your friend will participate together to help researchers understand social drinking patterns.
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Who can take part
- You are 21 to 28 years old
- You drink alcohol regularly, at least 3 times a week, with at least one heavy drinking episode (4-5 drinks within 2 hours) in the past month
- You have a same-sex platonic friend who also drinks regularly and wants to join the study with you
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 30
- You have a smartphone that uses iOS or Android
- You speak English fluently
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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