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Technology-based interventions and trainings to reduce the escalation and impact of alcohol problems.

Stella M ReskoSuzanne BrownJames J ListerSteve OndersmaRebecca CunninghamMaureen Walton
Published in: Journal of social work practice in the addictions (2017)
There has been a rapid increase in the development of technological innovations to reduce the escalation and impact of alcohol problems among adolescents and adults. Technology-based interventions offer the possibility of reaching individuals who otherwise might not seek treatment, (e.g., those in remote areas, those not perceiving a need for treatment, or others who may resist treatment). This article describes four case examples of technology-based interventions for risky drinking: 1) a freely available and interactive website that provides individualized feedback and information on risky drinking patterns; 2) a brief intervention for adolescents that provides individualized feedback to teens regarding their alcohol use; 3) a computer-delivered screening and brief intervention for alcohol use among pregnant women, and 4) a simulation program for training social workers in screening and brief intervention. These case examples highlight how technology may have a role in addressing the Alcohol Misuse Grand Challenge.
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