Alcohol Research Study

We are currently recruiting participants for an alcohol research study involving fMRI scans.
You will be compensated for the study participation.

If you’re 21-55 and have one or more of the following:

• A desire to cut down on drinking
• Early life adversity (childhood difficulties)
• Consider yourself a heavy or binge drinker OR
• Are healthy and drink occasionally

Contact us:
brain@yale.edu
1-888-Y-STRESS (1-888-978-7377)

Based on intakes and eligibility, you will be assigned to one of these two procedures.

Track I (8-weeks + follow-up)

• 5-6 Intakes (remote, up to 2 hours each)
  • The intake process includes questionnaires, assessments, and in-depth interviews.
• Two fMRI sessions (pre and post treatment, 2 hours each)
• 8-week psychosocial intervention
  • 2 therapy sessions per week (2 hours each)
  • Smartphone app surveys (20-30 min daily)
  • Post-treatment session (1 session, 2-3 hours)
• Follow-up (90 days)
  • 90-day smartphone app surveys (10-15 min daily)
  • Follow-up evaluation sessions at 14, 30, 90 days (1-2 appointments, 4-5 hours) Expected duration: 5.5 months, 45-48 hours total

Track II (2-weeks + follow-up)

• 5-6 Intakes (remote, up to 2 hours each)
  • The intake process includes questionnaires, assessments, and in-depth interviews.
• One fMRI session (2 hours)
• Follow-up (30 days)
  • 30-day smartphone app surveys (10-15 min daily)
    Expected duration: 1.5 months, 10-12 hours total