Mindfulness program for Hispanic young adults who drink heavily
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a mindfulness-based program to help Hispanic young adults ages 18–25 who drink heavily reduce their alcohol use. You may be able to join if you are an FIU student and have had at least 2 heavy drinking episodes in the past month.
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Who can take part
- You identify as Hispanic or Latino.
- You are between 18 and 25 years old.
- You are a current student at Florida International University (FIU).
- In the past month, you had at least 2 heavy drinking episodes (4+ drinks for women, 5+ for men in one sitting).
- You do not have more than 4 heavy drinking episodes per month (5+ drinks) and do not use other drugs weekly.
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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