Researchers at the University of Houston are studying how the people in our lives can affect our health and well-being. Family, friends, romantic partners, and other people in our social networks are an important part of daily life. Our relationships can shape our experiences, how we feel, and our health over time.

You may qualify for the ALMA Study if you:

• Are 18–34 years old
• Are Hispanic or Latino
• Regularly drink alcohol
• Live in the Houston area

If you are eligible and agree to participate, you will complete five study waves over about two years. The waves will start at Month 0, Month 6, Month 12, Month 18, and Month 24.

Each study wave includes:

• Study Visit:
  • Come to the University of Houston for an in-person visit
  • Complete questionnaires and computer tasks
  • Receive instructions and materials for the daily survey part
• Daily Survey Part:
  • Complete three short surveys per day for 28 days on your smartphone or a study-provided device
  • Wear the Skyn, a wrist-worn alcohol biosensor, while you are awake during those 28 days
  • Sync the Skyn using the Avicenna app
  • A member of the study team will contact you at least once per week to check your progress and answer questions
• End-of-Wave Visit:
  • Return to the University of Houston for a 30-minute visit
  • Return study equipment and complete the wave

If you are eligible and agree to participate, you can be paid up to $294 in gift cards of your choice for each study wave. If you complete all five study waves, you can be paid up to $1,470 over the two-year study. We will provide parking passes for study visits if you drive to campus or bus or train passes if you use public transportation.

There is no cost to participate in the ALMA Study.