OurRelationship-S: A Digital Relationship-Strengthening Program for Couples Experiencing Substance Misuse
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
This study tests the effectiveness of an online relationship program that has been tailored for couples in which one or both members are in recovery from substance misuse. The purpose of this program is to strengthen the romantic relationship and improve individual functioning. Couples participate in approximately 8 hours of digital content (on their phone or computer) and have a total of five calls with a project coach. Couples will be asked to complete online surveys before and after the program and are paid $200 per couple ($100 per individual) for doing so.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: To be eligible to participate, couples will need to be: 1. in a romantic relationship and married, engaged, cohabiting, or dating exclusively for \>6mo; 2. Age 18+ 3. Both partners are willing to participate in the study 4. Both partners are fluent readers of the English language and 5. One or both members of the couple are currently in treatment or recovery services for substance use-related issues. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Severe domestic violence: We will utilize exclusion criteria for domestic violence that we have used for the last seven years of OurRelationship services with low-income and military couples. These criteria were developed in consultation with CEO of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and several members of the Domestic Violence Hotline. Through these conversations, we concluded it would be appropriate if couples were excluded from OurRelationship services if either person reports in the past 6 months that their partner: 1) Choked me