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Brief interventions for alcohol problems: a review

T H Bien1, W R Miller, J S Tonigan

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque 87131.

Addiction (Abingdon, England)
|March 1, 1993
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Brief interventions effectively reduce alcohol consumption and increase treatment referrals for problem drinkers. These short-contact strategies are as effective as longer treatments, offering a feasible approach for healthcare settings.

Area of Science:

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Problem drinking is a significant public health concern.
  • Traditional treatments for alcohol misuse can be resource-intensive.
  • Brief interventions offer a potentially scalable solution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence for brief interventions in reducing alcohol consumption.
  • To identify effective components of brief interventions.
  • To assess the feasibility of brief interventions in various settings.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of randomized trials and controlled studies.
  • Inclusion of over 6000 problem drinkers across 14 nations.
  • Analysis of interventions in healthcare and treatment settings.

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Main Results:

  • Brief interventions are more effective than no counseling.
  • Brief interventions demonstrate comparable effectiveness to more extensive treatments.
  • Evidence supports the efficacy of brief interventions in primary care and employee assistance programs.

Conclusions:

  • Well-designed brief interventions can effectively alter harmful alcohol use.
  • Feasible brief intervention strategies can be implemented in primary care and employee assistance programs.
  • Further research and practice integration are warranted.