This study will use a SMART (Sequential, Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial) design to optimize adaptive interventions (AIs) for adolescents reporting alcohol misuse and violent behaviors. The study will test the efficacy of state-of-the-art adaptive intervention delivery approaches (text messaging, remote therapy) for reducing alcohol use and violent behaviors among urban teens. Given the morbidly/mortality associated with alcohol use and violence, this study will have significant impact by using a SMART design to identify the optimal intervention strategy to produce and sustain outcomes among at-risk youth.
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Change in Alcohol Consumption
Timeframe: 4 months and 8 months post baseline
Change in Physical Violence
Timeframe: 4 months and 8 months post baseline