@article{ref1,
title="Studies in REST. I. Reduced Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) and reduced alcohol consumption",
journal="Journal of substance abuse treatment",
year="1988",
author="Cooper, G. D. and Adams, H. B. and Scott, J. C.",
volume="5",
number="2",
pages="61-68",
abstract="Reduced Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST), formerly known as &quot;sensory deprivation,&quot; was used in conjunction with pre-recorded anti-alcohol messages to reduce alcohol consumption. Subjects were college students of both sexes who were &quot;heavy social drinkers,&quot; that is, early prodromal alcoholics. There were two studies. In the pilot study experimental subjects had two and a half hours of REST, during which they heard one of two differently worded anti-alcohol messages. After two weeks their alcohol intake dropped significantly from baseline levels (33% and 29%); control subjects showed no significant changes. In a replication and follow-up study experimental subjects had two and a half hours of REST, during which they heard a revised version of the most effective anti-alcohol message used in the pilot study. Two weeks later their alcohol consumption dropped 55% from baseline levels. These reductions in alcohol intake were fully sustained on follow-up three months and six months later. Untreated control subjects showed increased alcohol intake on follow-up.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0740-5472",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}