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Controlling alcohol-related violence: a treatment programme
1School of Psychology, Cardiff University, CF10 3YG, UK. McMurranM@cardiff.ac.uk
Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health : CBMH
|November 19, 2003
Summary
The Control Of Violence for Angry Impulsive Drinkers (COVAID) program shows promise in reducing alcohol-related aggression and violence. Pilot study results indicate lower reconviction rates for participants completing the program.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Public Health
Background:
- The Control Of Violence for Angry Impulsive Drinkers (COVAID) is a cognitive-behavioral program addressing the link between alcohol consumption and aggression.
- It aims to reduce aggression in individuals with problematic drinking patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a pilot study evaluating the effectiveness of the COVAID program.
- Assessing the impact of COVAID on alcohol consumption, aggression, and reconviction rates.
Main Methods:
- A 10-session COVAID program was administered to participants.
- Psychometric measures, self-reported alcohol consumption, and aggression were assessed pre- and post-intervention.
- Reconviction rates for violence were compared between COVAID completers and a non-participating referral group over 18 weeks.
Main Results:
- Six out of 17 referrals completed the COVAID program.
- Completers showed improvements in anger control, impulsivity, social problem-solving, and alcohol-related aggression beliefs.
- While alcohol consumption changes were inconsistent, self-reported aggression was low.
- The COVAID group had one reconviction for violence compared to three in the non-participating group.
Conclusions:
- The COVAID program demonstrates potential as an intervention for alcohol-related aggression and violence.
- Further research with larger sample sizes and control groups is recommended due to preliminary findings.
- Multi-center studies are suggested to address recruitment challenges.