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Social Facilitation of Alcohol Effects and Alcohol Misuse in Young Adults

Description

The purpose of this study is to understand social contexts and alcohol use. We hope to learn how being around peers affects alcohol consumption in young adults. About 200 young adults who drink alcohol frequently will take part in the study. This research is being funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Participation involves one in-person screening session with a same-sex platonic friend. Then participants will complete four in-person laboratory sessions where they will drink beverages containing alcohol or no alcohol. After completion of the laboratory sessions, participants will complete smartphone surveys for 28 days. Lastly, they will complete follow-up surveys 6 months and 12 months post-study enrollment.

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to understand social contexts and alcohol use. We hope to learn how being around peers affects alcohol consumption in young adults. About 200 young adults who drink alcohol frequently will take part in the study. This research is being funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Participation involves one in-person screening session with a same-sex platonic friend. Then participants will complete four in-person laboratory sessions where they will drink beverages containing alcohol or no alcohol. After completion of the laboratory sessions, participants will complete smartphone surveys for 28 days. Lastly, they will complete follow-up surveys 6 months and 12 months post-study enrollment.

Multi-Method Investigation of Social Facilitation of Alcohol Effects and Alcohol Misuse in Young Adults

Social Facilitation of Alcohol Effects and Alcohol Misuse in Young Adults

Condition
Alcohol Consumption
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Los Angeles

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90032

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 21-28 years of age
  • * Drink regularly (1+ times/week) with a same-sex platonic friend that also meets eligibility and is willing to participate
  • * Regular alcohol use (3+ times/week) with at least one binge drinking episode (5+ drinks \[male\] or 4+ drinks \[female\] in about 2 hours) in the past month
  • * BMI of 18-30
  • * Own a smart device operating on the iOS or Android operating system
  • * Fluent in English
  • * Pregnancy or breastfeeding or intent to get pregnant in the next 60 days (females)
  • * medical conditions counter-indicated for alcohol administration
  • * seeking treatment for alcohol use

Ages Eligible for Study

21 Years to 28 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Southern California,

Study Record Dates

2028-02-29