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Stress and Habit Study

Do you want to be in a research study at UCLA?

The UCLA Addictions Lab is looking for individuals age 18 to 65 who drink alcohol regularly or occasionally to participate in a study to understand the role of stress and decision-making in alcohol use disorder. Eligible participants will be asked to attend study visits with questionnaires, interviews, computer games, and a brain imaging session.

Participants will be compensated up to $180 for their time.

If you would like more to get information about the study and complete a telephone screen, please call (310) 206-6756 and mention the “Stress-Habit Study”.


The Gut-Brain Study

Do you drink alcohol regularly or occasionally? Are you between 18 and 65?

If so, you may be eligible for a study seeking to understand the role of the gut microbiome in alcohol use disorder. Eligible participants will be asked to collect an at-home fecal sample and attend a study visit involving questionnaires and interviews and a blood draw. Eligible participants will be asked to return to UCLA for a brain imaging session 1 week later.

Participants will be compensated up to $150 for their time.

If you would like more to get information about the study and complete a telephone screen, please call (310) 206-6756 and mention the “Gut-Brain Study”.


Motivation for Alcohol Study

Do you drink alcohol?

The Addictions Research Laboratory in the UCLA Psychology Department is looking for individuals age 21 to 65 who drink alcohol regularly (but are not currently receiving treatment or interested in receiving treatment) to participate in a study investigating motivation for alcohol. Eligible participants will complete three study visits involving questionnaires, interviews and an IV alcohol infusion.

Participants will be compensated up to $220 for their time.

If you would like more information about the study and complete a telephone screen, please call (310) 206-6756 and mention the “Motivation for Alcohol Study”.


Outpatient Treatment for Alcohol Use

Looking for Treatment for Alcohol Problems?

The UCLA Psychology Clinic is offering a new 12-week low-cost outpatient treatment program combining research with cognitive behavioral therapy. Participation involves weekly visits to the UCLA Psychology Clinic to attend therapy sessions and complete brief questionnaires and interviews. There will be a 2-hour intake session followed by 1-hour weekly sessions, each at $20/visit (copay).

For more information about this low-cost treatment opportunity, please call the UCLA Psychology Clinic at (310) 825-2305.


Additional Resources:

  1. Treatment Resource Packet:
  2. Looking to quit smoking? The USC HEAL lab is currently conducting a smoking cessation study. For more information, please visit smokingstudy.usc.edu or call (323) 442-2598.