Tobacco and Alcohol Research Group

The Tobacco and Alcohol Research Group (TARG) is based at the University of Bristol and is part of the MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit. We are interested in exploring the psychological and biological factors underlying health and lifestyle behaviours, such as tobacco and alcohol use, and the relationship of these behaviours to health and mental health outcomes.
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Alcohol and Drug use in LGBT and heterosexual populations
Kingston University London, GB
This study is being carried out to investigate alcohol and drug use (consumption, motivations for use and problems associated with use) in people with different sexual orientations. It is a survey which takes an estimated 20 minutes to complete. Respondents will be entered into a £50 Amazon...
15 January 2018 This study is not looking for participants -
Individual differences in alcohol induced blackouts
University of Bath, GB
Drinking behaviours such as drinking prior to an event has an elevated risk of intoxication, thus, increasing likelihood of experiencing a blackout. Similarly, research has established a link between excessive drinking and the trait of sensation seeking suggesting that people high on this trait...
04 March 2017 This study is not looking for participants -
Tobacco health warning ratings - MALE SMOKERS
University of Bristol, GB
In this online study you will be asked to rate a series of tobacco health warnings on their effectiveness and believability, based on their features. You will also need to provide some demographic details including smoking status.
This study should take you 10-15 minutes to complete, and you...23 May 2016 This study is not looking for participants -
Tobacco health warning ratings - FEMALE SMOKERS
University of Bristol, GB
In this online study you will be asked to rate a series of tobacco health warnings on their effectiveness and believability, based on their features. You will also need to provide some demographic details including smoking status.
This study should take you 10-15 minutes to complete, and you...23 May 2016 This study is not looking for participants -
Cigarette packaging and attention
University of Bristol, GB
This is an eye-tracking study exploring attention on cigarette packs. We are looking for daily cigarette smokers to participate, in particular those who are considering quitting smoking. The study takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour to complete and takes place at the University of Bristol.
05 October 2015 This study is not looking for participants