Brief intervention

Kaner, Eileen, Newbury-Birch, Dorothy and Heather, Nick (2009) Brief intervention. In: Evidence-based addiction treatment. Elsevier, London, pp. 189-213. ISBN 978-0-12-374348-0

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Abstract

This chapter provides a description and discussion of the theory and practice of brief alcohol intervention together with scientific evidence to support its inclusion as an 'evidence-based' treatment. The chapter focuses on brief intervention in primary care settings since this is where the bulk of the research evidence has been collected. However, there is also a short assessment of the evidence on brief intervention in other settings. Finally, there is a consideration of methods to encourage the uptake and implementation of brief interventions by health and social care professionals.

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