Commentary on Bainbridge (2019): Improving the Evidence Base for 24/7 Sobriety

While promising, there is still a need for an experimental evaluation of this program. Indeed, there are many outstanding questions that can best be answered with randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
1.    How long should individuals stay in the program to produce a lasting effect?
2.    Do different types of alcohol testing work better for different types of individuals?
3.    What is the minimum level of sanction needed to produce a deterrent effect?
4.    Would combining sanctions with positive incentives for compliance improve outcomes?
5.    How does 24/7 participation affect the family members and intimates of participants?
6.    Which intervention is most cost‐effective at reducing future arrests, traffic crashes, mortality and other alcohol‐related outcomes including domestic violence?