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Web-based alcohol prevention for incoming college students: a randomized controlled trial
John T P Hustad1, Nancy P Barnett, Brian Borsari
1Brown University, Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, Providence, RI 02912, USA. jhustad@hmc.psu.edu
Addictive Behaviors
|November 11, 2009
Summary
Web-based interventions like AlcoholEdu and e-Chug effectively reduced alcohol use among college students. These electronic interventions show promise for preventing high-risk drinking on campuses with limited resources.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Digital Health Interventions
Background:
- College students, particularly first-year students, exhibit high-risk alcohol consumption.
- Web-based interventions (e-interventions) are increasingly used for universal prevention of college student drinking.
- Limited evaluation exists for widely adopted e-interventions in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of two popular e-interventions, AlcoholEdu and e-Chug.
- To assess their impact on reducing alcohol use and alcohol-related consequences in incoming college students.
Main Methods:
- A 3-group randomized trial with 82 participants was conducted.
- Groups included AlcoholEdu, e-Chug, and an assessment-only control.
- Outcomes were measured at 1-month follow-up.
Main Results:
- Both AlcoholEdu and e-Chug groups reported lower alcohol use compared to the control group.
- AlcoholEdu significantly reduced alcohol-related consequences.
- A trend towards reduced consequences was observed for e-Chug.
Conclusions:
- E-interventions are a promising strategy for addressing college student alcohol consumption.
- These digital tools can be effective, especially for resource-limited institutions.
- Further research can optimize e-intervention delivery for college populations.
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