Alcohol misuse is a common and disabling problem and refers to alcohol consumption that causes harm to the drinker, others, and/or greater society. Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) shows considerable promise as a convenient treatment for alcohol misuse. The overall goal of ICBT for alcohol misuse is typically behavioural change, measured in terms of reduction of drinks consumed, as opposed to abstinence. These interventions can be delivered in a therapist-guided format or self-guided format. In past research on ICBT for alcohol misuse, stakeholders (e.g., patients, providers, and academics) highlighted the importance of ensuring that ICBT meets the needs of diverse residents of Saskatchewan, and that ICBT takes into account factors such as psychological comorbidity. Therefore, the goals of the current trial are to: 1) incorporate additional patient narratives to assist clients in learning how diverse individuals apply skills to their lives; and 2) provide additional optional resources to address potential co-morbid concerns. The study aims to examine how these materials are evaluated by clients. Furthermore, we will also examine the overall engagement and outcomes of the enhanced ICBT course for alcohol misuse benchmarked with past findings.
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Drinks Preceding Week as Measured by Timeline Followback (TLFB)
Timeframe: Baseline (screening), Week 4 (mid-treatment), Week 7 (post-treatment), Week 20 (follow-up)
Heavy Drinking Days Preceding Week as Measured by Timeline Followback (TLFB)
Timeframe: Baseline (screening), Week 4 (mid-treatment), Week 7 (post-treatment), Week 20 (follow-up)
Patient Reflections Questionnaire
Timeframe: Week 4 (mid-treatment), Week 7 (post-treatment)
Additional Resources Questionnaire (Midpoint)
Timeframe: Week 4 (mid-treatment)
Additional Resources Questionnaire
Timeframe: Week 8