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Evaluating a brief alcohol intervention with fraternities.

M E Larimer1, A P Turner, B K Anderson

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle 98195, USA. larimer@u.washington.edu

Journal of Studies on Alcohol
|June 21, 2001
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A brief motivational intervention effectively reduced alcohol consumption and peak blood alcohol concentrations in first-year fraternity members. Peer delivery of feedback proved a cost-effective strategy for this high-risk college population.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Addiction Research

Background:

  • College students, particularly fraternity members, are at high risk for excessive alcohol consumption.
  • Existing prevention programs often lack demonstrated efficacy in reducing alcohol use and related harms in this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a brief motivational enhancement intervention in reducing alcohol consumption and drinking-related consequences.
  • To compare the outcomes of an intervention delivered by peer interviewers versus professional research staff.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 12 fraternities assigned to either an intervention or control group.
  • The intervention included individual and housewide feedback components.

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  • Assessments were conducted during the first year of membership and at a 1-year follow-up.

    • Main Results:

    • Intervention participants showed significant reductions in total average alcohol consumption and peak blood alcohol concentrations compared to controls.
    • No significant differences were found in drinking-related consequences between groups.
    • Outcomes were similar whether individualized feedback was delivered by peers or professional staff.

    Conclusions:

    • A brief motivational enhancement intervention is effective in reducing alcohol consumption among first-year fraternity members.
    • Utilizing peer interviewers is a promising and cost-effective method for delivering prevention programs in college settings.