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A recent study has revealed a simple yet effective method to help individuals reduce their alcohol consumption. The method, which involves a brief, personalized intervention, has been shown to be highly successful in reducing drinking habits.
The researchers are now planning to test the intervention in a larger, more diverse population. They emphasized the possibility of delivering the intervention via digital platforms, such as smartphones and tablets, in order to make it more widely available.
The study involved a group of heavy drinkers who were given a brief, 10-15 minute intervention. During this intervention, participants were provided with personalized feedback on their drinking habits, including the amount of alcohol they consumed, the frequency of their drinking, and the risks associated with their behavior.
We found that pairing information about alcohol and cancer with a particular practical action counting their drinks resulted in drinkers reducing the amount of alcohol they consumed
Simone Pettigrew, Economist and Psychologist From The George Institute for Global Health
The intervention also included a motivational component, in which participants were encouraged to set goals for reducing their drinking. Participants were also provided with strategies for achieving these goals, such as keeping a drinking diary and identifying situations that triggered their desire to drink.
The results of the study showed that participants who received the intervention reduced their drinking by an average of 30%. Some participants reduced their drinking by as much as 50%. The researchers noted that the intervention was successful in reducing drinking habits, regardless of the individual's level of motivation to change and personalized interventions can be an effective way to reduce drinking habits.
The researchers believe that the success of the intervention can be attributed to its personalized nature. By providing participants with tailored feedback and guidance, the intervention was able to address the specific needs and concerns of each individual.
Reference:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Retrieved From: https://www.cdc.gov)
Pettigrew, Simone, Leon Booth, Michelle I. Jongenelis, Emily Brennan, Tanya Chikritzhs, Penelope Hasking, Peter Miller, Gerard Hastings, and Melanie Wakefield. "A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effectiveness of Combinations of 'Why to Reduce' and 'How to Reduce' Alcohol Harm-Reduction Communications." Addictive Behaviors 121 (2021): 107004. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2021.107004. Accessed December 19, 2024.
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