Pub Date : 2021-11-14DOI: 10.1080/07347324.2021.2004963
Shahnawaz Ahmad
ABSTRACT This study has collected empirical studies, reviewed the data, and presented them in a single report to comprehensively understand the prevalence of alcohol consumption among Indian female adolescents. The findings indicate a dearth of studies on the issue; many studies have excluded females from being sampled. Those included have trivially explored and mentioned prevalence-related data in results or discussion sections only without much attention to spell out the findings per gender aspect. No specific emphasis has been given to female adolescents’ alcohol consumption in any of the studies reviewed. Half of these studies have reported less than 20% prevalence, and the remaining half have measured less than 7% of the prevalence rate for alcohol consumption among female adolescents in India. However, the dearth of studies indicates that the actual figure of alcohol prevalence among female adolescents in India would be much higher than that. Empirical studies mainly focused on female adolescents’ alcohol consumption are highly desirable.
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Pub Date : 2021-11-14DOI: 10.1080/07347324.2021.1999190
E. Brett, T. Leffingwell, Susanna V Lopez, E. Leavens, Delaney S. Dunn
ABSTRACT The primary aim of the current study is to determine the incremental efficacy of adding a novel values component to a personalized feedback intervention for young adult drinking. Undergraduate students (N = 254) were randomized to receive either traditional, traditional with values assessment, or values enhanced feedback. Results showed significant decreases in drinks per week (p < .01) and alcohol-related consequences (p < .05) across all feedback conditions. Further research is needed to determine whether using values-based feedback could enhance intervention effects and how best to incorporate feedback in a way that is feasible and acceptable to recipients.
{"title":"Incorporating Values into Personalized Feedback Interventions for Young Adult Drinking: A Pilot Randomized Trial","authors":"E. Brett, T. Leffingwell, Susanna V Lopez, E. Leavens, Delaney S. Dunn","doi":"10.1080/07347324.2021.1999190","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2021.1999190","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The primary aim of the current study is to determine the incremental efficacy of adding a novel values component to a personalized feedback intervention for young adult drinking. Undergraduate students (N = 254) were randomized to receive either traditional, traditional with values assessment, or values enhanced feedback. Results showed significant decreases in drinks per week (p < .01) and alcohol-related consequences (p < .05) across all feedback conditions. Further research is needed to determine whether using values-based feedback could enhance intervention effects and how best to incorporate feedback in a way that is feasible and acceptable to recipients.","PeriodicalId":45949,"journal":{"name":"Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly","volume":"40 1","pages":"174 - 190"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48541504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-10-28DOI: 10.1080/07347324.2021.1996303
T. McGovern
{"title":"Themes of Healing, Recovery, and Transformation Reflections on Three Books","authors":"T. McGovern","doi":"10.1080/07347324.2021.1996303","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2021.1996303","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45949,"journal":{"name":"Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48765839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-10-21DOI: 10.1080/07347324.2021.1981181
L. Litchke, B. Quinn, Kassandra Turner, Kelci Trapp
ABSTRACT The aim of this case study was to explore the changes in emotional well-being for 12 adult (13 males, 1 female) residents with addiction, mental health, and homelessness issues who participated in a program that combined recreation therapy complementary physical and creative arts activities followed by a 12-step Christian meeting, twice a week for 2 hours over a 6-week period. Results revealed a 27% reduction in anxiety and a decrease in perceived stress of 24%. Negative mood symptoms also reduced by 13%. Resiliency, positive mood, and enjoyment showed 9%, 4%, and 13% improvements respectively. Depression remaining unchanged. This program showed promise in improving common symptoms for adults experiencing addiction, mental health, and homelessness issues.
{"title":"Therapeutic Recreation Activities Combined with a 12-Step Faith-Based Program for Adults Experiencing Addiction, Mental Health, and Homelessness: A Case Study","authors":"L. Litchke, B. Quinn, Kassandra Turner, Kelci Trapp","doi":"10.1080/07347324.2021.1981181","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2021.1981181","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The aim of this case study was to explore the changes in emotional well-being for 12 adult (13 males, 1 female) residents with addiction, mental health, and homelessness issues who participated in a program that combined recreation therapy complementary physical and creative arts activities followed by a 12-step Christian meeting, twice a week for 2 hours over a 6-week period. Results revealed a 27% reduction in anxiety and a decrease in perceived stress of 24%. Negative mood symptoms also reduced by 13%. Resiliency, positive mood, and enjoyment showed 9%, 4%, and 13% improvements respectively. Depression remaining unchanged. This program showed promise in improving common symptoms for adults experiencing addiction, mental health, and homelessness issues.","PeriodicalId":45949,"journal":{"name":"Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly","volume":"40 1","pages":"217 - 228"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41328518","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-10-13DOI: 10.1080/07347324.2021.1972775
Joshua Willms, Lisa Popp, B. Jones, Franklyn C. Babb, R. Cook, Shruthiranjani Nedumaran, Andrew K. Littlefield, David R. M. Trotter
ABSTRACT Substance use disorders are debilitating disorders with far reaching effects. However, many healthcare providers do not receive sufficient training on how to identify or respond to individuals who are at risk for SUDs. Because of this, residents of rural communities, who are served by fewer healthcare providers, are unlikely to encounter providers who are trained to respond effectively to SUDs. SBIRT is a tool used to intervene among patients engaging in risky substance use. Although numerous SBIRT training programs exist across the country, most have focused on relatively small groups of trainees, and have prioritized the training of mental health professionals. In response to this finding, we implemented a large-scale SBIRT training program designed to prepare approximately 540 medical students to meet the needs of patients at risk for or suffering from SUDs in West Texas. In this paper, we focused on medical student perceptions of the quality and utility of our SBIRT educational initiative. Student evaluations of the SBIRT training remained high across three cohorts of second-year medical students. The goal of this report is to provide recommendations to help enable any group to develop, adapt, and implement large-scale SBIRT training programs in other locations.
{"title":"Implementation of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Training in Large Cohorts of Second Year Medical Students","authors":"Joshua Willms, Lisa Popp, B. Jones, Franklyn C. Babb, R. Cook, Shruthiranjani Nedumaran, Andrew K. Littlefield, David R. M. Trotter","doi":"10.1080/07347324.2021.1972775","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2021.1972775","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Substance use disorders are debilitating disorders with far reaching effects. However, many healthcare providers do not receive sufficient training on how to identify or respond to individuals who are at risk for SUDs. Because of this, residents of rural communities, who are served by fewer healthcare providers, are unlikely to encounter providers who are trained to respond effectively to SUDs. SBIRT is a tool used to intervene among patients engaging in risky substance use. Although numerous SBIRT training programs exist across the country, most have focused on relatively small groups of trainees, and have prioritized the training of mental health professionals. In response to this finding, we implemented a large-scale SBIRT training program designed to prepare approximately 540 medical students to meet the needs of patients at risk for or suffering from SUDs in West Texas. In this paper, we focused on medical student perceptions of the quality and utility of our SBIRT educational initiative. Student evaluations of the SBIRT training remained high across three cohorts of second-year medical students. The goal of this report is to provide recommendations to help enable any group to develop, adapt, and implement large-scale SBIRT training programs in other locations.","PeriodicalId":45949,"journal":{"name":"Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly","volume":"40 1","pages":"22 - 34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44897391","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-10-13DOI: 10.1080/07347324.2021.1987178
Jessica Sorcher, Paul Branscum
ABSTRACT The Behavior Change Technique Taxonomy version one (BCTTv1) was used to identify behavior change techniques (BCTs) to understand the current state of science of binge drinking interventions targeting college students. Thirteen studies were reviewed and 32 different BCTs were identified, with the most frequently coded BCTs being Feedback on behavior (2.2) and Social comparison (6.2). There was no apparent reason for how many BCTs were used in each intervention. Binge drinking interventions must use more diverse methods and focus on using several BCT categories like Regulation (11), which develops skills for behavioral maintenance, to create more effective prevention efforts.
{"title":"Behavior Change Techniques Used in Binge Drinking Interventions among College Students: A Systematic Review","authors":"Jessica Sorcher, Paul Branscum","doi":"10.1080/07347324.2021.1987178","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2021.1987178","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The Behavior Change Technique Taxonomy version one (BCTTv1) was used to identify behavior change techniques (BCTs) to understand the current state of science of binge drinking interventions targeting college students. Thirteen studies were reviewed and 32 different BCTs were identified, with the most frequently coded BCTs being Feedback on behavior (2.2) and Social comparison (6.2). There was no apparent reason for how many BCTs were used in each intervention. Binge drinking interventions must use more diverse methods and focus on using several BCT categories like Regulation (11), which develops skills for behavioral maintenance, to create more effective prevention efforts.","PeriodicalId":45949,"journal":{"name":"Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly","volume":"40 1","pages":"322 - 337"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49592699","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-10-09DOI: 10.1080/07347324.2021.1972776
Spencer D. Bradshaw, Eugene W. Wang, S. Meeks, Kelly Chroback, Sarah Hirsch, Chloe Goad
ABSTRACT (a) Objective: This study examined the reliability and validity of the Texas Risk Assessment System (TRAS) alcohol and drug use screeners. (b) Method: We examined internal consistency, inter-item correlations, and used confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and item response theory (IRT) to assess item-specific information regarding a single latent dimension of substance use severity. (c) Results: Results supported the TRAS alcohol and drug screeners to measure a single dimension of alcohol and drug use severity. More specifically, the instruments appear to be effective screeners of moderate to severe alcohol use problems, and thus effective screeners for referral for further assessment and possible treatment. (d) Conclusions: Treatment can only be provided for problems that are well defined and diagnosed. Continuing evaluation of substance abuse screeners and assessment is important, especially for justice-involved persons. Effective screeners can lead to more people getting needed assessment and treatment. Recommendations were to drop one item on each screener due to redundancy.
{"title":"Alcohol and Drug Use Screening among Justice-Involved Persons","authors":"Spencer D. Bradshaw, Eugene W. Wang, S. Meeks, Kelly Chroback, Sarah Hirsch, Chloe Goad","doi":"10.1080/07347324.2021.1972776","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2021.1972776","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT (a) Objective: This study examined the reliability and validity of the Texas Risk Assessment System (TRAS) alcohol and drug use screeners. (b) Method: We examined internal consistency, inter-item correlations, and used confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and item response theory (IRT) to assess item-specific information regarding a single latent dimension of substance use severity. (c) Results: Results supported the TRAS alcohol and drug screeners to measure a single dimension of alcohol and drug use severity. More specifically, the instruments appear to be effective screeners of moderate to severe alcohol use problems, and thus effective screeners for referral for further assessment and possible treatment. (d) Conclusions: Treatment can only be provided for problems that are well defined and diagnosed. Continuing evaluation of substance abuse screeners and assessment is important, especially for justice-involved persons. Effective screeners can lead to more people getting needed assessment and treatment. Recommendations were to drop one item on each screener due to redundancy.","PeriodicalId":45949,"journal":{"name":"Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly","volume":"40 1","pages":"4 - 21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42864776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-10-09DOI: 10.1080/07347324.2021.1981182
Shahnawaz Ahmad
ABSTRACT This study explored alcohol use among Indian male adolescents and examined their positive attitudes toward alcohol consumption. Data were collected using a baseline data questionnaire and two standardized scales (Alcohol Attitude Scale and Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test) from adolescents in a school setting near Jaipur, India. Participants were informed about the aims and objectives of the study and individual data confidentiality and asked to sign a consent form and fill out a questionnaire. The analysis was carried out using SPSS software, and statistical tests were performed as per the needs and requirements. The mean age of respondents was found to be 14.3 ± 1.810 years; more than half (64.8%) have already experienced tobacco, and 20.9% have experienced alcohol. The mean for Attitude Toward Alcohol was 94.23 ± 11.25; a larger portion (72.55%) of respondents were found to have a positive attitude toward alcohol consumption, 26.4% have a moderate attitude, and only 1.1% were found to have a normal attitude toward alcohol consumption. A large portion with a positive attitude toward alcohol consumption indicates the risk and vulnerability of adolescents for alcohol use and abuse; urgent response is highly desirable.
{"title":"Attitude Toward Alcohol Consumption among Indian Male Adolescents","authors":"Shahnawaz Ahmad","doi":"10.1080/07347324.2021.1981182","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2021.1981182","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study explored alcohol use among Indian male adolescents and examined their positive attitudes toward alcohol consumption. Data were collected using a baseline data questionnaire and two standardized scales (Alcohol Attitude Scale and Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test) from adolescents in a school setting near Jaipur, India. Participants were informed about the aims and objectives of the study and individual data confidentiality and asked to sign a consent form and fill out a questionnaire. The analysis was carried out using SPSS software, and statistical tests were performed as per the needs and requirements. The mean age of respondents was found to be 14.3 ± 1.810 years; more than half (64.8%) have already experienced tobacco, and 20.9% have experienced alcohol. The mean for Attitude Toward Alcohol was 94.23 ± 11.25; a larger portion (72.55%) of respondents were found to have a positive attitude toward alcohol consumption, 26.4% have a moderate attitude, and only 1.1% were found to have a normal attitude toward alcohol consumption. A large portion with a positive attitude toward alcohol consumption indicates the risk and vulnerability of adolescents for alcohol use and abuse; urgent response is highly desirable.","PeriodicalId":45949,"journal":{"name":"Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly","volume":"40 1","pages":"131 - 136"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49457545","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-10-03DOI: 10.1080/07347324.2021.1979437
W. Gerber, Nikki Hune, Eugene W. Wang, T. Kimball
ABSTRACT Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) growth is dependent upon research that addresses the value of CRPs. Given that CRP research is relatively new, there are barriers related to justifying the establishment and growth of CRPs. One barrier to CRP expansion is the lack of cost-benefit analyses within the field. Understanding students and their wellbeing with CRPs is a focal point overshadowing the importance of financial implications even though finances are integral to CRP health and longevity. Thus, it is imperative to identify these financial implications in order establish and convey the value of a CRP. This article reports on a cost-benefit analysis completed using the national averages of cost and benefits related to CRPs. Findings reinforce the value of CRPs and show the monetary impact a CRP can add to an institution of higher learning. This cost-benefit analysis was developed for institutions of higher education using available national data. Conclusions, limitations, and future implications are discussed. In addition, a cost-benefit tool was developed to be utilized by those who wish to develop a CRP.
{"title":"Tangible and Intangible Values of a CRP: A Cost-Benefit Analysis","authors":"W. Gerber, Nikki Hune, Eugene W. Wang, T. Kimball","doi":"10.1080/07347324.2021.1979437","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2021.1979437","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) growth is dependent upon research that addresses the value of CRPs. Given that CRP research is relatively new, there are barriers related to justifying the establishment and growth of CRPs. One barrier to CRP expansion is the lack of cost-benefit analyses within the field. Understanding students and their wellbeing with CRPs is a focal point overshadowing the importance of financial implications even though finances are integral to CRP health and longevity. Thus, it is imperative to identify these financial implications in order establish and convey the value of a CRP. This article reports on a cost-benefit analysis completed using the national averages of cost and benefits related to CRPs. Findings reinforce the value of CRPs and show the monetary impact a CRP can add to an institution of higher learning. This cost-benefit analysis was developed for institutions of higher education using available national data. Conclusions, limitations, and future implications are discussed. In addition, a cost-benefit tool was developed to be utilized by those who wish to develop a CRP.","PeriodicalId":45949,"journal":{"name":"Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly","volume":"40 1","pages":"164 - 173"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2021-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43756570","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-10-02DOI: 10.1080/07347324.2021.1968774
T. McGovern
ABSTRACT Behind every journal there is a story, of how it came into existence, of how it has grown or declined over the years. Interwoven into this narrative is a web of human relationships between authors, editors, publishers, reviewers, subscribers and especially acquisition librarians who together are the very life blood of a journal’s existence. This is true of the Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly (ATQ). It has been my good fortune to have been the Editor of the ATQ from 1988 to 2021; Dr. Bruce Carruth invited me to become editor of the journal that he had founded in 1984. This personal reflection hopefully captures glimpses of the life of the ATQ over the past 37 years and a heartfelt appreciation of the authors, reviewers, and staff who have made my job a joy. A trip down memory lane is always an interesting, and sometimes challenging, adventure, especially so in my mid-80s. Please forgive any omissions, oversights, or any other shortcomings.
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