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Shannon R Kenney1, Lucy E Napper2, Joseph W LaBrie3
1Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
Abstract:
The authors examined college student drinkers' (N = 153) reasons for seeking counseling services and risk for alcohol problems. Students seeking help for impulse- or anger-related issues and depression were at heightened risk for alcohol problems. Only 10% of students sought alcohol-related help despite high rates of hazardous alcohol use (80%) and dependence (39%). Targeted screening and intervention in college counseling centers may enable providers to effectively identify and treat students in need of alcohol treatment.
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