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The Drinker’s Check-up: 12-month outcomes of a controlled clinical trial of a stand-alone software program for problem drinkers

Year: 2005

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: Sixty-one problem drinkers were randomly assigned to either immediate treatment or a 4-week wait-list control group. Treatment consisted of a computer-based brief motivational intervention, the Drinker's Check-up (DCU). Outcomes strongly support the experimental hypotheses and long-term effectiveness of the treatment. Overall, participants reduced the quantity and frequency of drinking by 50%, and had similar reductions in alcohol-related problems that were sustained through 12-month follow-up. The DCU seems to be effective in enhancing problem drinkers' motivation for change.

Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2004.12.002

Authors: Reid K. Hester, Daniel D. Squires, Harold D. Delaney

Institutions: Behavior Therapy Associates, Brown University, University of New Mexico

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,340