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“Digital technology is an exciting and feasible way to extend interventions and prevention to youth in real time in their daily lives,” said Dr. Walton.
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The health gains of internet-based alcohol interventions could be substantial, because we can reach high numbers of problem drinkers
U.S. military has traditionally had high rates of alcohol misuse and alcohol-related problems, necessitating effective treatment programs that minimize participant burden.
These results support the effectiveness of the computer-delivered intervention (CDI) with heavy drinking college students when used in a clinical setting.
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“Digital technology is an exciting and feasible way to extend interventions and prevention to youth in real time in their daily lives,” said Dr. Walton.
Although patients are treated for their immediate problem, they often leave without clear plans to cut back or abstain from alcohol use and thus improve their health.
Results suggest that alcohol control policies might need to be revised worldwide, refocusing on efforts to lower overall population-level consumption.
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Universally screening for psychiatric symptoms in the context of all types of substance use is what we think might be most important.
When the nation first declared war on drugs some 50 years ago, most doctors did not consider drug abuse part of their remit.
Death rates are highest in men and adults aged 50 to 64, though they are increasing more quickly among women and younger adults.
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