Phone-Based ACT to Help Young Adults Cut Down on Alcohol
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if telephone-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help young adults reduce or quit drinking. ACT helps you make changes based on your values, rather than fighting cravings.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You can read Chinese and speak Cantonese.
- You have a score of 8 or more on the AUDIT alcohol screening test.
- You do NOT have a serious mental illness (Kessler score below 13).
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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