Citation

Doumas DM, Hausheer R, Esp S, Cuffee C. J. Subst. Abuse Treat. 2014; 47(1): 102-105.

Affiliation

Department of Counselor Education, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jsat.2014.02.006

PMID

24666810

Abstract

This study tested a brief, Web-based personalized feedback program aimed at reducing alcohol use and alcohol-related consequences among 9th grade students (N=513).

RESULTS indicated no differences between the control group and intervention group on either frequency of drinking or alcohol-related consequences at the 6-month follow-up. Reductions in alcohol use and the associated consequences found at the 3-month follow-up were not sustained across the academic year.

RESULTS indicate that brief, Web-based feedback programs may not be sufficient to provide a sustained impact on alcohol use and alcohol-related consequences over time, suggesting either booster sessions or adjunctive interventions, such as parent-based interventions, may be warranted for this age group.

Language: en