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A novel web-based screening and brief intervention (e-SBI) effectively reduced hazardous drinking and personal problems among university students. This digital approach shows promise for scalable alcohol harm reduction in primary care settings.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Digital Health
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • Screening and brief intervention (SBI) is effective for reducing hazardous drinking.
  • Implementation of SBI in healthcare systems faces challenges, including physician reluctance.
  • Web-based approaches offer a potential solution to overcome implementation barriers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a novel web-based screening and brief intervention (e-SBI).
  • To determine if e-SBI can reduce hazardous drinking among university students.
  • To assess the impact of e-SBI on personal and academic problems.

Main Methods:

  • A double-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted at a university student health service.
  • 104 students (17-26 years) with positive Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) scores were randomized.

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  • Participants received either a 10-15 minute e-SBI or a leaflet-only control.

    • Main Results:

    • e-SBI significantly reduced total alcohol consumption, heavy episodic drinking frequency, and personal problems at 6 weeks.
    • Reductions in personal problems were sustained at 6 months.
    • Academic problems were also lower in the e-SBI group at 6 months.

    Conclusions:

    • Web-based screening and brief intervention (e-SBI) is effective in reducing hazardous drinking among university students.
    • e-SBI demonstrates comparable efficacy to practitioner-delivered interventions and offers a non-intrusive, appealing strategy.
    • Further research is needed to confirm findings, assess long-term effects, and explore intervention mechanisms.