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Digital interventions to treat substance use disorder (alcohol)
Summary of the evidence
A narrative systematic review (Ramadas et al., 2023, 5 studies) assessed the effectiveness of digital interventions in providing ongoing support for individuals with alcohol use disorders (AUD). The review concluded that:
- smartphone applications might be beneficial to provide continuous support for the treatment of AUD (Out of the 5 studies, 4 found the intervention to be clinically effective).
Due to the limited number of studies, more research is needed to provide robust conclusions.
Details
Note: this evidence summary is only valid for the outcomes, target groups, settings and substances/patterns of use described below.
