Alcohol Use Disorders- Mobile Based Brief Intervention Treatment (AMBIT): A Pilot RCT

"The intervention will consist of participants receiving messages and/IVR calls not more than twice or thrice a week on their mobile phone for a duration of 8 weeks. Messages/IVR calls will be sent through VIAMO's technology platform. Each week messages will be focussed on specific content areas derived from the formative research of the study. Some of the components of the intervention include:~1. Self awareness messages~2. Self reflection messages~3. Motivational messages~4. Messages on safe drinking, alcohol reduction, drinking management, risk management, craving management and drinking alternatives.~5. Health education messages~6. Personalized feedback and information~7. Help-seeking resources~8. Goal setting messages"

The intervention will consist of the participants receiving the BI based on the WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) intervention from a trained researcher. The BI will be conducted over a single session (5-10 mins).

The intervention will consist of an educational BI leaflet consisting of health information on alcohol consumption, and tips to manage and reduce drinking.