A volitional help sheet to reduce binge drinking in students: a randomized exploratory trial.

AIMS This study tested the ability of a volitional help sheet (VHS) to decrease binge drinking in UK students. METHODS Fifty-six participants were randomly allocated to one of three conditions: control, active control or VHS as part of a questionnaire-based study. RESULTS There were significant decreases in units of alcohol consumed and self-reported binge drinking frequency in the VHS condition, but not in either of the control conditions. CONCLUSIONS The findings support use of the VHS to help people to reduce their alcohol consumption and binge drinking.