How stress and social settings affect drinking decisions
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how stress and being with others might affect your decision to drink more alcohol. It helps researchers understand what influences drinking in social situations.
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Who can take part
- You have at least one alcoholic drink every week.
- You sometimes have 4 or more drinks (if you are female) or 5 or more drinks (if you are male) on one occasion at least once a month.
- You are not pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
- You have never received treatment for alcohol problems, and you don't have any medical condition or take any medication that makes drinking unsafe.
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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