Open AccessA randomized clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of a brief alcohol intervention supplemented with a substance-free activity session or relaxation training.
Author(s) -
James G. Murphy,
Ashley A. Dennhardt,
Matthew P. Martens,
Brian Borsari,
Katie Witkiewitz,
Lidia Z. Meshesha
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of consulting and clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.582
H-Index - 240
eISSN - 1939-2117
pISSN - 0022-006X
DOI - 10.1037/ccp0000412
Subject(s) - randomized controlled trial , psycinfo , psychological intervention , motivational interviewing , psychology , anxiety , binge drinking , clinical psychology , relaxation (psychology) , alcohol abuse , intervention (counseling) , alcohol , physical therapy , medicine , poison control , psychiatry , injury prevention , medline , social psychology , environmental health , biochemistry , chemistry , political science , law
Behavioral economic theory suggests that a reduction in alcohol use is most likely when there is an increase in rewarding substance-free activities. Anxiety has also been linked to heavy drinking, and strategies to reduce anxiety may enhance alcohol interventions. The goal of this 2-site randomized controlled clinical trial was to evaluate the efficacy of a brief alcohol intervention that was supplemented with either a behavioral economic substance-free activity session (SFAS) or a relaxation training (Relaxation training [RT]) session.