Reducing alcohol use in college students: A controlled trial of two brief interventions

This study tested two forms of alcohol reduction programming for college st udents. Thirty-seven moderate to heavy drinkers completed measures of quant ity/frequency, drinking consequences, and attitude questionnaires. Particip ants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: 1) a two-hour informati on and motivation session plus mailed personal feedback on their drinking; 2) mailed feedback only; or 3) no treatment. At a 6-week follow-up session, the feedback-only group decreased drinks per month as compared to control. No other differences were statistically significant, though decreases favo red the treatment conditions about equally over control. Implications for r esearch and treatment are discussed.