DVN vs. SVNExamining the Effectiveness of Dynamic Visual Noise (DVN) for Reducing Alcohol Cravings and Consumption in College Students

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Must report being between the age of 18 and 29
2. Must report drinking alcohol at least once per week on average over the past month
3. Must report having drank beer or alcoholic seltzers in the past month
4. Must endorse experiencing craving at least once per week over the past month, on average
5. Must report not currently receiving nor planning to seek any other treatment for their alcohol use within the next 30 days
6. Must report owning a personal electronic device with access to the Internet
7. Must report owning or having access to a computer with access to the Internet

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Major visual impairment (i.e., legal blindness or color blindness)
2. History of seizures and/or diagnosed seizure disorder
3. Current medical diagnosis provided by a qualified professional (i.e., psychologist, psychiatrist, neurologist) that is characterized by cognitive impairment (i.e., neurocognitive disorder due to traumatic brain injury, traumatic brain injury, HIV infection, post-concussive syndrome, and intellectual disability)
4. Concussion in the past month
5. A current diagnosis of any substance use disorder besides alcohol use disorder, as determined by a qualified professional (i.e., psychologist, psychiatrist)