Online and Mobile Interventions for Problem Gambling, Alcohol, and Drugs: A Systematic Review
Online interventions for gambling, alcohol, and illegal drug related problems have been developing at a fast pace over the past decade. Yet, little is known about the content and efficacy of interventions provided entirely online for reducing drug/alcohol use and gambling, or about the characteristi...
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doaj-93c3f7c0091049938c252ff9775831f52020-11-24T20:52:39ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782017-06-01810.3389/fpsyg.2017.00954258145Online and Mobile Interventions for Problem Gambling, Alcohol, and Drugs: A Systematic ReviewIsabelle Giroux0Annie Goulet1Jonathan Mercier2Christian Jacques3Stéphane Bouchard4Centre québécois d'excellence pour la prévention et le traitement du jeu, Université LavalQuébec, QC, CanadaCentre québécois d'excellence pour la prévention et le traitement du jeu, Université LavalQuébec, QC, CanadaCentre québécois d'excellence pour la prévention et le traitement du jeu, Université LavalQuébec, QC, CanadaCentre québécois d'excellence pour la prévention et le traitement du jeu, Université LavalQuébec, QC, CanadaCyberpsychology Laboratory of UQO, Université de Québec en OutaouaisGatineau, QC, CanadaOnline interventions for gambling, alcohol, and illegal drug related problems have been developing at a fast pace over the past decade. Yet, little is known about the content and efficacy of interventions provided entirely online for reducing drug/alcohol use and gambling, or about the characteristics of those who use these interventions. This systematic review aims to describe the characteristics of online interventions, their efficacy, and the profile of their clientele. Documentation was mainly obtained through four scientific databases in psychology, technology, and medical research (PsychINFO, MedLine, Francis, and INSPEC) using three keywords (substances or gambling, intervention, Internet). Of the 4,708 documents initially identified, 18 studies meeting admissibility criteria were retained and analyzed after exclusion of duplicates and non-relevant documents. No study in the review related to problem gambling. The majority of interventions were based upon motivational or cognitive-behavioral theoretical approaches and called upon well-established therapeutic components in the field of addictions. The participants in these studies were generally adults between 30 and 46 years old with a high school education and presenting a high risk or problematic use. More than three quarters of the studies showed a short-term decrease in use that was maintained 6 months later, but only two studies included a 12 months follow-up. Online interventions seem promising and appear to meet the needs of participants who are in the workforce and seeking help for the first time. Long-term efficacy studies should nonetheless be conducted.http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00954/fullpsychological interventionInternetmobile applicationaddictiondrugalcohol |
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Online and Mobile Interventions for Problem Gambling, Alcohol, and Drugs: A Systematic Review |
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Online and Mobile Interventions for Problem Gambling, Alcohol, and Drugs: A Systematic Review |
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Online and Mobile Interventions for Problem Gambling, Alcohol, and Drugs: A Systematic Review |
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Frontiers in Psychology |
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Online interventions for gambling, alcohol, and illegal drug related problems have been developing at a fast pace over the past decade. Yet, little is known about the content and efficacy of interventions provided entirely online for reducing drug/alcohol use and gambling, or about the characteristics of those who use these interventions. This systematic review aims to describe the characteristics of online interventions, their efficacy, and the profile of their clientele. Documentation was mainly obtained through four scientific databases in psychology, technology, and medical research (PsychINFO, MedLine, Francis, and INSPEC) using three keywords (substances or gambling, intervention, Internet). Of the 4,708 documents initially identified, 18 studies meeting admissibility criteria were retained and analyzed after exclusion of duplicates and non-relevant documents. No study in the review related to problem gambling. The majority of interventions were based upon motivational or cognitive-behavioral theoretical approaches and called upon well-established therapeutic components in the field of addictions. The participants in these studies were generally adults between 30 and 46 years old with a high school education and presenting a high risk or problematic use. More than three quarters of the studies showed a short-term decrease in use that was maintained 6 months later, but only two studies included a 12 months follow-up. Online interventions seem promising and appear to meet the needs of participants who are in the workforce and seeking help for the first time. Long-term efficacy studies should nonetheless be conducted. |
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