Aims To evaluate the effectiveness of an addiction-related supportive text messaging mobile
intervention to improve treatment outcomes for patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD) …

Background and objectives We have previously reported that supportive text messages
delivered twice daily for three months have the potential to provide personalised support for …

BACKGROUND: Mobile phone text message technology has the potential to improve
outcomes for patients with depression and co-morbid Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). AIMS: To …

Individuals seeking treatment for addiction often experience barriers due to cost, lack of local
treatment resources, or either school or work schedule conflicts. Text-messaging-based …

Aims: To test the feasibility, acceptability and initial effectiveness of a text message-based
aftercare treatment programme among alcohol outpatients. Methods: Clients treated for …

Aim The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to examine the impact of daily supportive
text messages over a 6-month treatment period on mood and alcohol consumption in …

We completed a systematic review of the literature to characterize the impact of text
messaging interventions on medication adherence or mental health related outcomes in …

Issues. Mobile phone use has increased dramatically and concurrent with rapid
developments in mobile phone‐based health interventions. The integration of text …

Introduction Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) and mood disorders commonly co-occur, and are
associated with a range of negative outcomes for patients. Mobile phone technology has the …

Background: Alcohol screening, brief intervention, and referral to specialized treatment
(ASBIR) reduce drinking and related harms. Unanswered questions are how to manage …