Social Facilitation of Alcohol Effects and Alcohol Misuse in Young Adults
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Alcohol Consumption
Alcohol Abuse/Dependence
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 21 – 28
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 200 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California · Other
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About This Trial
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 …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion 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 …
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