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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Screening and Brief Interventions for Alcohol Use in College Health Centers: A Review



To provide a critical review of the efficacy of brief interventions for alcohol use in college health centers. 

Studies were included if (a) they examined brief intervention trials that were conducted in college- or university-based student health centers or emergency departments, and (b) they provided pre-post data to estimate change.  

Twelve studies suggested that screening and brief interventions in these settings are acceptable, feasible, and promote risk reduction.  

Findings support continued use of time-limited, single-session interventions with motivational interviewing and feedback components. 



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