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.
Publication types
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Clinical Trial
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Comparative Study
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Controlled Clinical Trial
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Randomized Controlled Trial
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Alcohol Drinking / epidemiology
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Alcohol Drinking / psychology
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Alcoholism / epidemiology
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Alcoholism / psychology
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Alcoholism / rehabilitation*
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Ethanol / blood
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Motivation*
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Outcome Assessment, Health Care / statistics & numerical data
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Patient Compliance / psychology
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Patient Compliance / statistics & numerical data
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Patient Dropouts / psychology
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Patient Dropouts / statistics & numerical data
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Personality Assessment / statistics & numerical data
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Psychometrics / statistics & numerical data
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Software*
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Therapy, Computer-Assisted / statistics & numerical data*
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United States
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Waiting Lists