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Integrating mailed personalized feedback and alcohol screening events: a feasibility study
Trisha A Benson1, Carrie Ambrose, Amanda M M Mulfinger
1Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA.
Journal of Drug Education
|August 25, 2005
Summary
National Alcohol Screening Day (NASD) effectively identifies college students with significant alcohol use. This screening day also serves as a viable platform for delivering personalized feedback to at-risk drinkers.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Addiction Medicine
- Student Health
Background:
- College students are a key demographic for alcohol screening.
- National Alcohol Screening Day (NASD) is a potential tool for early intervention.
- Understanding alcohol use patterns in college populations is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize college students participating in NASD.
- To assess the feasibility of using NASD to initiate mailed personalized feedback.
- To identify at-risk drinkers for targeted interventions.
Main Methods:
- 153 college students completed the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT).
- A subset of at-risk drinkers received mailed personalized feedback.
- Data collected included alcohol consumption, negative consequences, and blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
Main Results:
- 34% of students scored above the clinical cutoff on the AUDIT.
- Men reported higher alcohol consumption and related negative consequences.
- At-risk students reported frequent binge drinking and high BAC levels.
Conclusions:
- NASD is effective for identifying college students with significant alcohol use.
- NASD provides an efficient mechanism for initiating personalized feedback delivery.
- Further research is needed on the combined impact of NASD and personalized feedback.