Temporary Abstinence from Alcohol Study
Researchers at the University of New Mexico are partnering with individuals who drink alcohol regularly to investigate thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to participation in Dry January, Dry July, or Sober October. Join our study from home today!
Fast Facts
18 Years and Older
Compensation Provided
Conducted Remotely
Study Background
Want to change your relationship with alcohol? You may have heard of “Dry January”, “Dry July”, or “Sober October”: events where people pledge not to drink alcohol for an entire month. In this research study, we’re investigating thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to participation in these events.
Dylan Richards, from the Center on Alcohol, Substance use, And Addictions (CASAA) at the University of New Mexico is conducting this research project. You may be eligible to participate if you are 18 years of age or older, intend to participate in Dry January/Dry July/Sober October, and report a certain amount of alcohol use and experiencing some alcohol-related problems.
The findings from this project will provide information on how and why people make changes to their alcohol use. Help advance research today and join our compensated study from wherever your are!
Study Background
Want to change your relationship with alcohol? You may have heard of “Dry January”, “Dry July”, or “Sober October”: events where people pledge not to drink alcohol for an entire month. In this research study, we’re investigating thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to participation in these events.
Dylan Richards, from the Center on Alcohol, Substance use, And Addictions (CASAA) at the University of New Mexico is conducting this research project. You may be eligible to participate if you are 18 years of age or older, intend to participate in Dry January/Dry July/Sober October, and report a certain amount of alcohol use and experiencing some alcohol-related problems.
The findings from this project will provide information on how and why people make changes to their alcohol use. Help advance research today and join our compensated study from wherever your are!
Additional Information
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
- 18 or older
- Planning to participate in Dry July, Sober October, or Dry January
- Meet certain drinking criteria based on a screening survey
- Able to understand all study procedures and able to consent in English
- Willing to use a personal smartphone, tablet, or computer that is connected to the internet
Your participation will be entirely online (no in-person participation is necessary) and will involve completing 8 electronic surveys over the course of the study:
- 1-hour survey at the beginning
- 20-minute surveys each week during Dry January/Dry July/Sober October
- 1-hour survey 3 months later
- 1-hour survey 6 months later
- 1-hour survey 12 months later
