title: Explicating an evidence-based, theoretically informed, mobile technology-based system to improve outcomes for people in recovery for alcohol dependence.
abstract: Post-treatment relapse to uncontrolled alcohol use is common. Currently available communication technology can use existing models for relapse prevention to cost-effectively improve long-term relapse prevention. This paper describes: (1) research-based elements of alcohol consumption-related relapse prevention and how they can be encompassed in self-determination theory (SDT) and Marlatt's cognitive behavioral relapse prevention model, (2) how technology could help address the needs of people seeking recovery, (3) a technology-based prototype, organized around sexual transmitted disease and Marlatt's model, and (4) how we are testing a system based on the ideas in this article and related ethical and operational considerations.
authors.affiliation: Network for the Improvement of Addiction Treatment, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
authors.forename: David H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Gustafson
authors.forename: Bret R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Shaw
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Isham
authors.forename: Timothy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.forename: Michael G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Boyle
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Levy
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D040421:Cell Phone; D003071:Cognition; D034201:Computers, Handheld; D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods*; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008491:Medical Informatics Applications; D054547:National Cancer Institute (U.S.); D016730:Program Development; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases; D012944:Social Support; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States