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

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

doi:10.1080/07347324.2020.1866473

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

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

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	366-382
Number of pages	17
Journal	Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly
Volume	39
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2020.1866473
State	Published - 2021

Keywords

Alcohol use
e-health
outcome evaluation
peer support
web-based

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Medicine (miscellaneous)
Psychiatry and Mental health

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