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Evaluation of a Web-based Psychosocial Education and Peer Support Program for Alcohol Use Concerns

2021; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 39; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/07347324.2020.1866473

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Dezarie Moskal, Holly Whitaker, Julia F. Bernstein, Stephen A. Maisto, Gerard J. Connors,

Community Health and Development

This outcomes assessment was implemented to evaluate a web-based alcohol use recovery program, Tempest Sobriety School (TSS), and to provide a model for outcome evaluation. Adults (N= 541) enrolled in TSS were assessed at pre-program start and Month 2, 6, and 12. Participants reported decreased alcohol use, drug use, craving for alcohol, and alcohol use disorder symptoms over the course of the program; changes were maintained at Month 6 and 12. Participants reported sustained increases in overall physical and mental health and quality of life. Findings will inform TSS students and stakeholders and provide a model for others conducting similar evaluations.