Online psychotherapy can both improve sleep and reduce excessive alcohol consumption. This has been shown by a study published in the journal. Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research.
The trial, conducted between September 2020 and September 2021, involved 71 people (men and women) aged between 21 and 50 years old. They were all heavy drinkers and had suffered from insomnia three or more nights a week for the past three months.
They were divided into two groups. Patients in the former completed an online cognitive behavioral therapy program called SHUTi, while the latter were provided with educational materials for insomnia. The psychotherapy program was fully automated and individual feedback was provided based on participant data.
Sleep improved and alcohol cravings decreased in both groups, but psychotherapy was more effective. This is the first study to show that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia can lead to significant reductions in alcohol consumption in people with addiction. The authors noted that online psychotherapy may improve access to treatment for people who are unable to get help due to embarrassment or lack of transportation.
More research is needed to determine whether partner presence, education level, use of sleeping pills, age, and gender affect the effectiveness of therapy.
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