The transition from high school to college is a developmentally sensitive period that is high risk for escalations in alcohol use. Although risky drinking is a common problem among freshmen, engagement in treatment services is very low. The proposed study will test a behavioral activation intervention that addresses factors limiting participation in standard treatment services by targeting alcohol use indirectly, by directly addressing concerns most relevant to incoming college freshmen, and by integrating an intervention into the college curriculum.
Age range
17 Years
Sex
ALL
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Alcohol Consumption (AUDIT-C Score)
Timeframe: During treatment assessment at baseline (Visit 1), 2 months (Visit 2), 4 months (Visit 3); post-treatment follow up assessment at and 5 months (all participants) and 17 months (for participants in cohorts 1-3)
Rate of High-intensity Drinking (2+ Times in Excess of NIAAA Low Risk Drinking Guidelines for Males and Females)
Timeframe: During treatment assessment at baseline (Visit 1), 2 months (Visit 2), 4 months (Visit 3); post-treatment follow up assessment at and 5 months (all participants) and 17 months (for participants in cohorts 1-3)
Alcohol-related Problems (AUDIT-P) Score
Timeframe: During treatment assessment at baseline (Visit 1), 2 months (Visit 2), 4 months (Visit 3); post-treatment follow up assessment at and 5 months (all participants) and 17 months (for participants in cohorts 1-3)
Exceeding Clinical Cutoff of 8+ for Hazardous/Harmful Drinking on the AUDIT
Timeframe: During treatment assessment at baseline (Visit 1), 2 months (Visit 2), 4 months (Visit 3); post-treatment follow up assessment at and 5 months (all participants) and 17 months (for participants in cohorts 1-3)