Reducing alcohol use among 9th grade students: 6 month outcomes of a brief, Web-based intervention

Diana M. Doumas, Robin Hausheer, Susan Esp, Courtney Cuffee

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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 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.

Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)102-105
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Substance Abuse Treatment
Volume47
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2014

Keywords

  • Alcohol
  • High school
  • Personalized feedback
  • Web-based

EGS Disciplines

  • Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling

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