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Reducing alcohol consumption. Comparing three brief methods in family practice

M C McIntosh1, G Leigh, N J Baldwin

  • 1Sydney Family Practice Centre, NS.

Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
|December 5, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Brief advice effectively reduces alcohol consumption in family practice patients. All three brief intervention methods showed similar success in lowering drinking habits over 12 months.

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Area of Science:

  • Primary Care
  • Behavioral Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hazardous alcohol consumption is a significant public health issue.
  • Brief interventions in primary care settings can address problematic drinking behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of three brief interventions for reducing alcohol consumption in family practice patients.
  • To assess the long-term impact of these interventions on drinking habits and related problems.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial was conducted in a family practice clinic.
  • 159 hazardous drinkers were assigned to one of three groups: brief physician advice, physician-led cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), or nurse practitioner-led CBT.
  • Drinking patterns were assessed at baseline and at 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-ups using Quantity and Frequency (QF) measures.

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Main Results:

  • No statistically significant differences were found between the three intervention groups.
  • Overall reduction in monthly drinking was substantial: 66% for men and 74% for women reporting hazardous drinking days weekly.
  • Men reported higher overall alcohol consumption than women.

Conclusions:

  • Brief, specific advice is effective in motivating patients to reduce alcohol intake.
  • The mode of delivery (physician vs. nurse practitioner) and intensity (brief advice vs. 30-minute sessions) did not significantly alter the effectiveness of the interventions.