The Columbia University Irving Medical Center and New York State Psychiatric Institute are recruiting individuals who drink often for their research studies.
The Columbia University Irving Medical Center and New York State Psychiatric Institute are recruiting individuals who drink often for their research studies.
The New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University Irving Medical Center are conducting two studies.
Our first study is seeking treatment seekers who will receive a free evaluation for their participation in our study. Our study aims to find better treatments for heavy drinkers.
Our second study is recruiting social drinkers to learn more about how heavy alcohol use can affect your brain and overall health.
If you drink regularly, join one of our studies and receive a free evaluation or compensation for your time!
Our research study for social drinkers aims to learn more about how alcohol effects the brain.
Our research study for treatment seekers is testing the efficacy of a new treatment aimed at reducing alcohol use.
You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.
Social Drinkers:
Age 21-55
Have an average weekly consumption of greater than 14 standard drinks for women and greater than 24 standard drinks for men
Not seeking treatment
Treatment Seekers:
Age 18-65
Men: drink 5+ drinks 4 or more times per week
Women: drink 4+ drinks 4 or more times per week
Social Drinkers will be sent messages on their phone and be asked to respond to questions about alcohol cravings. They will also undergo an MRI Scan
Treatment Seekers will receive free medical and psychological evaluation, outpatient treatment visits, and we will even cover your transportation costs.
Social Drinkers will be compensated up to $220.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research program.