Screening and Brief Interventions: Research Update

Describes Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS), a preventive intervention program to reduce drinking and enhance awareness about alcohol-related issues. BASICS targets college students who are considered at risk because of heavy drinking behaviors. The brief intervention relies primarily on a motivational interview to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and insight into the consequences of drinking.

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