What type of study is this?

This is a Literature Review study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This review assesses the impact of artificial intelligence on alcohol treatment and research.

March 15, 2026

Study: AI holds promise and peril for alcohol treatment and research

Key Points

This review assesses the impact of artificial intelligence on alcohol treatment and research.
Literature review of peer-reviewed studies on AI in alcohol treatment and research.
Identified benefits and risks associated with AI implementation in substance use disorder treatment.
Highlighted the need for security protocols and comprehensive informed consent to address ethical concerns.

Abstract

Based on a literature review of peer‐reviewed studies of artificial intelligence (AI) in alcohol treatment and research, there are benefits and risks of implementing this fast‐paced innovation. In fact, the authors of the study, published in Alcohol Research: Current Reviews on November 26, 2025, said their review's main limitation was the accelerated rate of advancements. Still, the study, “Perspective on Using Artificial Intelligence in Alcohol Research and Treatment: Opportunities and Ethical Considerations,” led by senior author Katie Witkiewitz, Ph.D., provides evidence of what needs to be done going forward: security protocols, comprehensive informed consent, and ongoing monitoring for biases and harms. The authors highlighted important ethical concerns of involving AI in the substance use disorder (SUD) field.

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