Table 75Summary of study characteristics for multi-modal treatment

Multi-modal treatment versus other active intervention
K (total N)2 RCTs (N = 427)
Study ID
Diagnosis
  1. DSM treatment-seeking alcohol abuse or dependent
  2. ICD–10 alcohol dependent
Baseline severity
  1. Days drinking in last 6 months: approximately 110 days
  2. Not reported
Number of sessionsVariable (see description of treatment modalities)
Length of treatment
  1. 14 days inpatient
  2. 6 months inpatient and outpatient
Length of follow-upRange: 6- to 12-month
Setting
  1. Outpatient treatment centre
  2. Inpatient
Treatment goal
  1. Drinking reduction/moderation
  2. Abstinence
Country
  1. US
  2. Germany

From: 6, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS

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