Computer-Based Alcohol Use Disorder Recovery System

The system to be tested (ACHESS - Addiction CHESS) will be delivered through a new modality (smart-phone rather than PC) to make access more widespread, focus on new patients (alcohol dependent patients leaving residential care), offer optional audio delivery to improve access for those who have literacy challenges and be enhanced with services tailored to relapse prevention. ACHESS will offer: 1) communication with peer support groups and addiction experts; 2) timely monitoring to assess risk of relapse, 3) reminders and alerts to encourage adherence to therapeutic goals; 4) addiction-related educational material and tools tailored to the needs of the particular patient, 5) access to selected Internet based resources and 6) communication with a care manager. Patients randomly assigned to ACHESS will learn to use it prior to discharge from residential care.

Inclusion criteria

• All subjects must be at least 18 years of age
• All subjects must be willing to participate in the study
• All subjects must be willing to identify two people who could provide contact information about their location for the next year
• If randomized into ACHESS, all subjects must agree to allow monitoring of their ACHESS usage, including internet browsing
• All subjects must pass a literacy test

Exclusion criteria

• Homelessness
• Psychiatric or medical condition that precludes participation in the study including: subjects with a history of suicidality, significant developmental/cognitive impairments that limit their ability to understand the material or have vision problems will not be included in this study.