“Take Care of You” – Efficacy of integrated, minimal-guidance, internet-based self-help for reducing co-occurring alcohol misuse and depression symptoms in adults: Results of a three-arm randomized controlled trial

Baumgartner, Christian; Schaub, Michael P; Wenger, Andreas; Malischnig, Doris; Augsburger, Mareike; Lehr, Dirk; Blankers, Matthijs; Ebert, David D; Haug, Severin

doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.108806

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Baumgartner, C., Schaub, M. P., Wenger, A., Malischnig, D., Augsburger, M., Lehr, D., Blankers, M., Ebert, D. D., & Haug, S. (2021). “Take Care of You” – Efficacy of integrated, minimal-guidance, internet-based self-help for reducing co-occurring alcohol misuse and depression symptoms in adults: Results of a three-arm randomized controlled trial. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 225, 108806. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.108806

Abstract

Background

Depression and harmful alcohol use are two of the top five leading causes of years of life lost to disability in high-income countries. Integrated treatment targeting both at the same time is often considered more complicated and difficult and, therefore, more expensive. Consequently, integrated internet-based interventions could be a valuable addition to traditional care. Methods

A three-arm randomized controlled trial was conducted comparing the effectiveness of (1) an integrated, minimal-guidance, adherence-focused sel