Screening and brief interventions for alcohol use in college health centers: a review.

OBJECTIVES

to provide a critical review of the efficacy of brief interventions for alcohol use in college health centers.

METHODS

studies were included if (a) they examined brief intervention trials that were conducted in college- or university-based student health centers or emergency departments, and (b) they provided pre-post data to estimate change.

RESULTS

twelve studies suggested that screening and brief interventions in these settings are acceptable, feasible, and promote risk reduction.

CONCLUSIONS

findings support continued use of time-limited, single-session interventions with motivational interviewing and feedback components.