Advancing Couple and Family Alcohol Treatment Through Patient-Oriented Research and Mentorship

This study is examining how alcohol affects couples who experience both heavy drinking and relationship violence (intimate partner violence, or IPV). It is part of research to improve couple and family-based alcohol treatment programs. The study involves a supervised laboratory setting where alcohol may be administered. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 21 years or older (any gender, race, or ethnicity) - You and/or your partner have had at least 2 episodes of heavy drinking in the past 30 days - At least one instance of physical conflict between partners has occurred in your current relationship - You are willing and able to travel to a lab visit and not drive afterward - One or both partners may have PTSD (required for half the couples) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Either partner has a significant alcohol or drug use disorder or has sought treatment for it - Either partner has a history of or current psychotic or bipolar disorder - Either partner has current suicidal or homicidal thoughts - Either partner has certain serious health conditions or takes medications that interact with alcohol Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.