Project title:
Pilot study to test novel interactions within programmes for alcohol and drug users
“[The] project is a field research pilot study designed to develop treatment services to improve outcomes for alcohol and drug dependents in an out-patient treatment programme.”
Researcher:
Dr Leigh Gibson
Department of Psychology, Centre for Research in Psychological Wellbeing
University of Roehampton
Project proposal:
The proposed project is a field research pilot study designed to develop treatment services to improve outcomes for alcohol and drug dependents in an out-patient treatment programme. The proposal has been developed in collaboration with Blenheim CPD, a long established provider of out-patient support services for alcohol and drug dependents at addiction centres in London.
This study involves a small Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) which will evaluate the efficacy of a drink supplement to be taken by clients in the course of their structured treatment. The research will compare usual recovery treatment vs usual treatment plus daily consumption of a palatable nutrient-rich drink (30/grp).Participants will be randomly allocated to receive one drink per day to be consumed between meals for a period of three months. Outcomes to be evaluated will include indices of nutritional status, standard substance misuse indices, physical and mental wellbeing.
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Themes:
Enabling transformational change
Encouraging the arts
Seeking justice
Promoting wellbeing
Nurturing rooted communities
Thinking globally
Amplifying voices