NCJ Number
131926
Journal
International Journal of the Addictions Volume: 20 Issue: 2 Dated: (1985) Pages: 299-310
Date Published
1985
Length
12 pages
Annotation
A moderation-oriented model for prevention of alcohol abuse was tested in the context of a peer-managed self-control program in which 30 American Indian adolescents at high risk for problem drinking participated. The students were randomly assigned to three groups incorporating various combinations of self-monitoring, peer-assisted self-control training, and alcohol education.
Abstract
Improvements, signified by decreases in quantity and frequency of drinking, were observed and maintained at follow-ups of 4, 9, and 12 months posttreatment. Self-report data were corroborated by breath tests and official records. The results indicated that minimal and full-program interventions had comparable results as long as the former included self-monitoring and basic self-help guidelines. The authors suggest this moderation model might be particularly effective in alcohol education for adolescents. 4 tables and 35 references (Author abstract modified)