ICBT for alcohol misuse and preference for therapist- or self-guided treatment

Why was the study done?

The study was done to see if internet-based therapy could help people reduce their alcohol use and improve their mental health. The researchers wanted to know if it worked better with the help of a therapist or if people could do it on their own.

What was done in the study?

The researchers looked at how people used internet-based therapy to cut down on their drinking. Some people got help from a therapist, while others did the therapy by themselves. They measured how much people consumed alcohol and how their mental health changed over time.

What did we find out?

The study found that internet-based therapy helped people drink less and feel better mentally, whether they had a therapist’s help or did it on their own. People who chose to work with a therapist tended to have more serious problems with drinking and higher anxiety. Both groups were happy with the therapy and stayed engaged.

Where do we go from here?

Next, researchers should study this therapy with more people to make sure it works well for everyone. If the results are good, they can make this internet-based therapy available to more people across the country.