Combining a Smartphone App With Medications to Manage Heavy Drinking

Who May Qualify: To be eligible, Veterans must be: - 1\) diagnosed with an AUD and report 4 HDD - (defined as 5 standard drinks per day for men and 4 standard drinks per day for women) in prior 30-days - 2\) enrolled in VA primary care - 3\) planning to initiate MAUD, as determined by a medication order - 4\) between ages 18-80 - 5\) willing to be randomized - 6\) Android or iPhone smartphone owners Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - 1\) past 30-day participation in VA or non-VA SUD treatment - 2\) prior episode of MAUD receipt in the last 30 days (initiation of a new episode of MAUD in the 7 days prior to screening allowed) - 3\) plans to be or are pregnant - 4\) severe psychiatric symptoms or psychosocial instability likely to prevent participation in the study protocol, as determined by the referring provider. Veterans aged \>80 were excluded because ownership and use of mHealth apps decreases with advancing age. Participants who enter SUD specialty care following randomization will be allowed to continue in the study Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.