The use of emerging technologies in alcohol treatment

Abstract

Emerging technologies, such as the Internet and text messaging, have an evergrowing role in providing services to problem drinkers. This article summarizes selected examples of emerging technologies that have been developed and implemented as standalone interventions and as part of other facetoface interventions. It provides a taste of the different opportunities available for implementing emerging technologies as a way to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of services for problem drinkers.