Drinking (Alcoholic beverages)

Clinical trials

Text Messaging Intervention for Postpartum Alcohol Use Show Promising Results in Micro-Randomized Trial

Research conducted at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health has shed light on the effectiveness of text messaging interventions in reducing postpartum alcohol use. A micro-randomized trial involving 65 postpartum mothers found that those who received maternal-focused messages reported higher levels of motivation, maternal self-efficacy, and drinking

Mediation

Complex Relationships Between Psychosocial Factors, Social Anxiety, and Alcohol Use Disorders

Social anxiety and alcohol use disorders frequently co-occur, and researchers have identified several psychosocial factors that contribute to the maintenance of social anxiety, including fear of negative and positive evaluation, post-event processing, and difficulties with emotion regulation. Although evidence suggests that social anxiety disorder and alcohol-related risks are indirectly related,