Translating addictions research into effective treatments
Research-Based Alcohol Treatment
No cost to eligible participants
The University at Buffalo's (UB) Behavioral Health Clinic is conducting National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded clinical trials to study effective treatment options for people with problems with alcohol.
If you are struggling with problems related to your alcohol use and would like help making some changes, the UB Behavioral Health Clinic's (BHC) no-cost clinical trial for alcohol treatment is designed to help you.
Get Help with Alcohol Problems
NO COST to eligible participants. Personal insurance is not required.
What to Expect
If you are struggling with problems related to your alcohol use and would like help making some changes in your life, the UB Behavioral Health Clinic's no-cost clinical trial for alcohol treatment is designed to help you.
- Treatment typically includes 6-12 sessions, 60-90 minutes each.
- Appointments available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with evening hours by appointment. Telehealth sessions are currently being offered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Sessions typically include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
- Referrals are provided for individuals who are ineligible or in need of additional treatment.
- Treatment is provided at no cost. Personal insurance is not required.
You may be eligible if:
- Have a problem with alcohol
- Are 18 years or older
- Live in commuting distance of the city of Buffalo
- Are seeking treatment on your own (not mandated by the legal system because of a DWI or other issues)
What to Do
Get help today. Call 716-887-3353 to find out if you are eligible.
Frequently Asked Questions
A clinical trial is a research study where one or more participants are assigned to one of several treatments to evaluate the effects of those treatments on health-related or behavioral outcomes.
Treatment is available at no cost to you.
While the treatment you receive may differ from others who enroll in a clinical trial, our current clinical trials include active or “real” treatment for every person in the study.
Yes. While AA is not a requirement of receiving treatment with us, we support people’s decision to attend AA and other self-help groups. We believe such support is an important part of recovery.
All of our current studies use individual treatment sessions. No group treatment is available at this time.
While there are several medications available to help those experiencing problems with alcohol, medications are not available as part of our current clinical trials. However, you may wish to speak with your primary care physician to see if medication is right for you. Individuals who receive medication as part of their treatment may still be eligible to participate in our clinical trials.