Aims The extent of variation attributable to regional differences for the efficacy of brief
intervention (BI) to reduce hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption is unclear. The …

Background Questions remain about how brief motivational interventions (BMI s) for
unhealthy alcohol use work, and addressing these questions may be important for improving …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of brief interventions in heavy drinkers by
analyzing the outcome data and methodologic quality. DESIGN:(1) Qualitative analysis of …

Objective: Brief motivational interventions (BMIs) that include personalized drinking
feedback delivered in a motivational interviewing (MI) style have demonstrated reductions in …

Objective. To review systematically the available literature on implementation of brief alcohol
interventions in primary healthcare in order to determine the effectiveness of the …

Objective: This study compared two different implementation strategies for Cutting Back, a
primary care alcohol screening and brief intervention (SBI) program for hazardous and …

Abstract Background and Aims Several studies have found that brief interventions (BIs) for
drug misuse have superior effectiveness to no‐treatment controls. However, many health …

Background and aims Brief alcohol interventions in medical settings are efficacious in
improving self‐reported alcohol consumption among those with low‐severity alcohol …

Aims To estimate effects of brief substance use interventions delivered in general medical
settings. Methods A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized trials conducted …

Background Alcohol screening and brief interventions (BIs) are ranked the third highest US
prevention priority, but effective methods of implementing BI into routine care have not been …