How Cravings Affect Addiction Severity Over Time
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial is a longitudinal study that tracks how cravings (strong urges to use) affect a person's addiction over time. It may help researchers understand how cravings lead to more severe addiction, which could improve future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have one main substance (like alcohol, opioids, or stimulants) that is your biggest problem
- You have used that main substance at least twice a week in the last 30 days
- You have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder for that substance (for example, alcohol use disorder)
- You can understand, read, and write French
- You have a smartphone that can handle a study app, or you are willing to visit the lab to borrow one
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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