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Smartwatch-Based Ecological Momentary Assessment for High-Temporal-Density, Longitudinal Measurement of Alcohol Use (AlcoWatch): Feasibility Evaluation

Smartwatch-Based Ecological Momentary Assessment for High-Temporal-Density, Longitudinal Measurement of Alcohol Use (AlcoWatch): Feasibility Evaluation

One domain in which EMA methods have been used extensively is the study of modifiable health behaviors, including physical activity, diet, tobacco smoking, and alcohol consumption [2]. The benefits of EMA methods are of particular interest for the measurement of alcohol consumption.

Chris Stone, Sally Adams, Robyn E Wootton, Andy Skinner

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e63184

A Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy–Based Digital Intervention for Reducing Hazardous Alcohol Use in South Korea: Development and Prospective Pilot Study

A Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy–Based Digital Intervention for Reducing Hazardous Alcohol Use in South Korea: Development and Prospective Pilot Study

Alcohol is the most widely used psychoactive substance worldwide and poses a significant public health problem with a massive socioeconomic burden [1,2]. It is a leading cause of death and disability globally, contributing to a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Acute medical consequences of high alcohol intake include injuries, car accidents, and violence [3]. Chronic diseases associated with alcohol consumption include liver cirrhosis, cardiovascular diseases, and various cancers [4-8].

Manjae Kwon, Daa Un Moon, Minjae Kang, Young-Chul Jung

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e64459

Preferences for Mobile Apps That Aim to Modify Alcohol Use: Thematic Content Analysis of User Reviews

Preferences for Mobile Apps That Aim to Modify Alcohol Use: Thematic Content Analysis of User Reviews

The authors searched in the Google Play and Apple App Stores for m Health apps focused on alcohol. Given the high degree of comorbidity of AUD with other mental health diagnoses, and the stigma associated with AUD specifically, app search terms were extended beyond alcohol alone. Five search terms were used in Google Play and the Apple App Stores: “alcohol,” “alcohol and depression,” “alcohol and anxiety,” “alcohol and PTSD,” and “alcohol and ADHD.”

Megan Kirouac, Christina Gillezeau

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2025;13:e63148

Use of Wearable Transdermal Alcohol Sensors for Monitoring Alcohol Consumption After Detoxification With Contingency Management: Pilot Randomized Feasibility Trial

Use of Wearable Transdermal Alcohol Sensors for Monitoring Alcohol Consumption After Detoxification With Contingency Management: Pilot Randomized Feasibility Trial

Various wearable transdermal alcohol sensor (TAS) devices have been developed. These devices measure alcohol consumption from alcohol vapors in the skin via sweat, known as transdermal alcohol concentration (TAC), and can record at automated regular intervals. One potential use of TASs is as a tool for objective alcohol measurement in clinical alcohol treatment.

Eileen Brobbin, Colin Drummond, Stephen Parkin, Paolo Deluca

JMIR Hum Factors 2025;12:e64664

Using a Sober Curious Framework to Explore Barriers and Facilitators to Helping Sexual Minority Women Reduce Alcohol-Related Harms: Protocol for a Descriptive Study

Using a Sober Curious Framework to Explore Barriers and Facilitators to Helping Sexual Minority Women Reduce Alcohol-Related Harms: Protocol for a Descriptive Study

An increase in women’s drinking is among the most prominent trends in alcohol consumption in the United Kingdom in recent history [8]. Further, alcohol consumption patterns and alcohol-related harms are not evenly distributed across population groups of women [9-12]. As described by Bloomfield's [13] “alcohol harm paradox", although different groups of women may drink similar quantities of alcohol, they often experience differential harms based on their level of social disadvantage.

Tonda L Hughes, Lauren Bochicchio, Laurie A Drabble, Belinda Lunnay, David Whiteley, Jillian R Scheer, Beth Meadows, Paul Ward, Carol Emslie

JMIR Res Protoc 2025;14:e63282

Text Messaging Interventions for Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Emergency Departments: Mixed Methods Assessment of Implementation Barriers and Facilitators

Text Messaging Interventions for Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Emergency Departments: Mixed Methods Assessment of Implementation Barriers and Facilitators

Unhealthy alcohol use (UAU) costs the United States nearly US $250 billion per year [1], and alcohol-related deaths among those aged 16 years and older recently increased by 25% [2]. Emergency departments (EDs), where alcohol-related visits are rising [3-5], are sometimes the only health care touchpoint for patients with UAU, making it a promising point of intervention [6,7]. SMS text messages are one of the most ubiquitous and salient modes of mobile health interventions.

Megan O'Grady, Laura Harrison, Adekemi Suleiman, Morica Hutchison, Nancy Kwon, Frederick Muench, Sandeep Kapoor

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e65187

Machine Learning–Based Prediction of Substance Use in Adolescents in Three Independent Worldwide Cohorts: Algorithm Development and Validation Study

Machine Learning–Based Prediction of Substance Use in Adolescents in Three Independent Worldwide Cohorts: Algorithm Development and Validation Study

We distinguished smoking and alcohol from other substances in our analysis, recognizing their unique consumption patterns, sociocultural implications, and health effects [16]. Substances other than smoking and alcohol are distinguished primarily due to concerns regarding their potential for misuse and health risks [17]. This decision was made to ensure that our model captures nuances specific to each substance, thereby enhancing the specificity and relevance of our predictions.

Soeun Kim, Hyejun Kim, Seokjun Kim, Hojae Lee, Ahmed Hammoodi, Yujin Choi, Hyeon Jin Kim, Lee Smith, Min Seo Kim, Guillaume Fond, Laurent Boyer, Sung Wook Baik, Hayeon Lee, Jaeyu Park, Rosie Kwon, Selin Woo, Dong Keon Yon

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e62805

Women Empowered to Connect With Addiction Resources and Engage in Evidence-Based Treatment (WE-CARE)—an mHealth Application for the Universal Screening of Alcohol, Substance Use, Depression, and Anxiety: Usability and Feasibility Study

Women Empowered to Connect With Addiction Resources and Engage in Evidence-Based Treatment (WE-CARE)—an mHealth Application for the Universal Screening of Alcohol, Substance Use, Depression, and Anxiety: Usability and Feasibility Study

Substance use during pregnancy can also elevate the risk of miscarriage, fetal alcohol syndrome, and birth defects [5]. The US Preventative Task Force (USPTF) reported that about 50% of US pregnancies are unplanned or unintended, with women between the ages of 18-24 facing a higher risk of unplanned pregnancies [6]. As such, alcohol and substance use during pregnancy can pose a combination of risks and potential consequences for both the mother and baby, including fetal alcohol spectrum disorders [7,8].

Krystyna Isaacs, Autumn Shifflett, Kajal Patel, Lacey Karpisek, Yi Cui, Maayan Lawental, Golfo Tzilos Wernette, Brian Borsari, Katie Chang, Tony Ma

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e62915

An Analysis of the Prevalence and Trends in Drug-Related Lyrics on Twitter (X): Quantitative Approach

An Analysis of the Prevalence and Trends in Drug-Related Lyrics on Twitter (X): Quantitative Approach

The prevalence of drug and alcohol references in popular music has exhibited a significant increase over the years [1-3]. The impact of lyrical drug content by musicians can significantly influence the mental health and overall well-being of both adolescents and adults [4]. Drug lyrics can be traced back to the emergence of The Beatles in the 1960s. Notably, The Beatles’ renowned hit song, “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” is widely believed to contain an allusion to lysergic acid diethylamide [5].

Waylon Luo, Ruoming Jin, Deric Kenne, NhatHai Phan, Tang Tang

JMIR Form Res 2024;8:e49567

Examining Caregiver Practices During Adolescent Outpatient Alcohol Use and Co-Occurring Mental Health Treatment: Protocol for a Dyadic Ecological Momentary Assessment Study

Examining Caregiver Practices During Adolescent Outpatient Alcohol Use and Co-Occurring Mental Health Treatment: Protocol for a Dyadic Ecological Momentary Assessment Study

Hypothesis 1 is that momentary caregiver reports of caregiver support, caregiver monitoring, substance use communication quality, and alcohol-specific caregiving practices will be positively associated with adolescent reports of motivation to reduce or stop drinking and positive affect and negatively associated with alcohol craving, alcohol use, and internalizing and externalizing symptoms.

Samuel N Meisel, Aaron Hogue, John F Kelly, Elizabeth McQuaid, Robert Miranda Jr

JMIR Res Protoc 2024;13:e63399