Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College

Variety of Behavioral Health Settings

A brief motivational intervention for high-risk college students, ages 18-24, that uses alcohol screening and feedback to reduce problem, excessive, and binge drinking by enhancing motivation to change, promoting healthier choices, reviewing myths and facts about alcohol, and teaching coping skills to moderate drinking.

Focus Population

Adults

Target Problems or Risk Factors

Alcohol, Drug Problems

Level of Intervention

Selective, Indicated

Settings in Which Program Can Be Delivered

School

Latinos in Participant Samples

Yes - Minimal (≤15%)

Type of Program

Generic

Registry

Crime Solutions, Blueprints

Strength of Evidentiary Support

2-Star (⭐⭐) Crime Solutions, 2-Star (⭐⭐) Blueprints

Cost of the Program

Yes

Availability of the program in Spanish and/or Portuguese

No Information

Registry URL

https://crimesolutions.ojp.gov/ratedprograms/138

Registry URL

https://www.blueprintsprograms.org/programs/203999999/brief-alcohol-screening-and-intervention-for-college-students-basics/

Contact Information

George A. Parks
Caring Communication
5222 150th SW
Edmonds, WA. 98026
206-930-1949

Jason Kilmer, Ph.D.
University of Washington
E-mail: jkilmer@u.washington.edu

Website

http://depts.washington.edu/abrc/basics.htm%20