ICT&health January 13, 2026
Smartphones are increasingly becoming a platform for behavioral health interventions, particularly among young adults who are accustomed to continuous digital interaction. New research suggests that mobile and web-based interventions can play a meaningful role in reducing harmful alcohol and cannabis use in this group.
Problematic substance use among young adults remains a major public health concern, contributing to traffic fatalities, violence and accidental injuries. At the same time, smartphones enable the real-time collection of behavioral data in everyday settings. These so-called ecological momentary assessments (EMA) provide detailed insight into mood, context and behavior, creating new opportunities for personalized digital interventions. The research was published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
Three studies
According to Anne M. Fairlie,...
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