Award
NIH Reporter #PA-20-176
A Brief, Integrated Intervention for Women Veterans with Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Primary Care
Recipient
VETERANS HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CENTRAL NEW YORK, INC.
Award Amount
$182,301.00
Ceiling
$182,301.00
Awarded
September 11, 2025
Identifier
PA-20-176
This award funds the development and evaluation of a brief, integrated intervention targeting unhealthy alcohol use among women Veterans in primary care. The intervention combines evidence-based treatments for alcohol use and psychiatric symptoms, aiming to improve psychosocial functioning and quality of life. The project includes expert feedback, an open trial, and a pilot randomized controlled trial.
Description
The project involves developing and evaluating a brief, integrated intervention for women Veterans with unhealthy alcohol use in primary care settings. It aims to combine evidence-based interventions for alcohol and psychiatric symptoms into a single brief intervention. The project includes phases of feedback, refinement, open trial, and pilot randomized controlled trial. The project is led by Dr. Katherine Buckheit, a clinical psychologist at VA Center for Integrated Healthcare.