Effects of early, computerized brief interventions on risky alcohol use and risky cannabis use among young people

Screening and brief intervention for risky alcohol use.

Alcohol screening and brief intervention are effective evidence-based methods recommended by multiple major medical societies. Primary care providers are uniquely positioned to recognize patients with alcohol use problems when they utilize screening in their practices. SBI has the potential to improve patients' overall health, reduce the risk of alcohol dependence, and prevent future alcohol-ex...

Review: brief multicontact behavioural counselling interventions in primary care reduce risky or harmful alcohol use.

Mobile phone brief intervention applications for risky alcohol use among university students: a randomized controlled study

BACKGROUND Brief interventions via the internet have been shown to reduce university students' alcohol intake. This study tested two smartphone applications (apps) targeting drinking choices on party occasions, with the goal of reducing problematic alcohol intake among Swedish university students. METHODS Students were recruited via e-mails sent to student union members at two universities. T...

Drug and alcohol use among young people

Brief interventions and alcohol use.