This study allows one to assess the (
cost --RRB- effectiveness
of an internet - based intervention for reducing co-occurring
alcohol misuse and depression symptoms simultaneously.
Methods and analysis This paper presents the protocol for a 3 - arm multicentre randomised controlled trial (RCT) to test the efficacy and
cost - effectiveness
of the combined internet - based self - help intervention Take Care
of You (TCOY) to reduce
alcohol misuse and depression symptoms in comparison with a waiting list control group and a comparable intervention focusing on problematic
alcohol use only.