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Wired for wellness: e-interventions for addressing college drinking.

Scott T Walters1, Elizabeth Miller, Emil Chiauzzi

  • 1University of Texas School of Public Health, and Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, TX 75390-9128, USA. scott.walters@utsouthwestern.edu

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
|September 2, 2005
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Technology-based interventions show promise for reducing problematic drinking in college students. These computer and internet programs offer personalized feedback and educational strategies, though more research is needed.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Problematic alcohol consumption is a significant issue among American college students.
  • There is growing interest in leveraging technology to address this public health concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence for computer and internet interventions for college student drinking.
  • To provide information on commercially available alcohol education and intervention programs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing evidence on technology-based interventions.
  • Description of five commercial alcohol programs targeting college drinkers.
  • Analysis of program strategies including educational, skills-based, and motivational approaches.

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Main Results:

  • Most reviewed programs utilize a blend of educational, skills-based, and motivational strategies.
  • All programs incorporate assessment questions and provide personalized or customized drinking feedback.
  • Despite limited outcome research, technology-based programs offer advantages for alcohol reduction.

Conclusions:

  • Computer and internet interventions present a promising approach to address college student drinking.
  • Further research is necessary to optimize the use of technology for effective, individualized alcohol reduction strategies.
  • Future studies should focus on scalable and impactful technology-driven solutions for student populations.