Drinker's Check-up

An Evidence-Based Practice

Description

Drinker's Check-up (DCU) is a computer-based educational intervention to reduce alcohol use and alcohol-related consequences among problem drinkers. The program is free to use online, and consists of integrated assessment, feedback, and decision-making modules. A Windows program is also available for purchase for use by healthcare providers and treatment programs.

Goal / Mission

Drinker's Check-up is designed to help problem drinkers reduce their alcohol use and alcohol-related consequences.

Impact

Study participants had a significant reduction in alcohol use, alcohol-related consequences, symptoms of alcohol dependence, and a decrease in ambivalence about reducing alcohol use.

Results / Accomplishments

In an experimental study of adults 18 and older, participants had a reduction in alcohol use measured in average drinks per day (p<0.01), average drinks per drinking day (p=0.01), and estimated average peak blood alcohol concentration (p<0.05). After 12 months, participants also had a significant reduction in reported alcohol-related consequences (p<0.001), a significant reduction in reported symptoms of alcohol dependence (p<0.001), and a significant decrease in ambivalence about reducing alcohol use (p<0.001).

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
Behavior Therapy Associates, LLC
Primary Contact
Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.
Behavior Therapy Associates LLC
9426 Indian School Rd NE Ste 1
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 345-6100
http://www.behaviortherapy.com/
Topics
Health / Alcohol & Drug Use
Health / Wellness & Lifestyle
Organization(s)
Behavior Therapy Associates, LLC
Source
SAMHSA National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices
Date of publication
2008
Date of implementation
2008
Location
Albuquerque, NM
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Target Audience
Adults