Relationship conflict and heavy drinking in young couples
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how romantic relationship conflicts and stress relate to heavy drinking in young adults. It involves a lab visit where you may be given alcohol and answer questions about your relationship and drinking habits.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 29 years old.
- You are in a committed romantic relationship that has lasted at least 3 months.
- You have had at least 2 heavy drinking episodes in the past month (5 or more drinks for men, 4 or more for women in a two-hour period).
- In the past year, you have had at least 3 occasions where you drank as much or more than a standard drink amount given in the lab based on your weight.
- You do not have certain serious health conditions, such as heart problems, a history of head injury, or severe alcohol or drug problems.
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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