Alcohol Drinking, Marijuana Smoking
Conditions
Keywords
Alcohol Drinking, Marijuana Smoking, Substance Use, Emergency Department (ED)
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of two brief counseling sessions delivered to emergency department (ED) patients who report conjoint alcohol and marijuana use, in reducing injuries and other negative consequences, in comparison to an assessment only group.
Detailed description
Alcohol and substance use remain a significant predictor of injuries, health and psychosocial consequences. ED patients who were not being treated for critical conditions were asked about their use of alcohol and marijuana. Patients who self-reported the use of both substances were asked to participate in the study. Recruited participants were given a baseline assessment and then randomized a treatment or a control condition. The treatment condition consisted of two 40 minute sessions of brief counseling. The first session took place in the ED the second session occurred within two weeks of being seen in the ED. Participants completed assessments three and twelve months after being recruited in the ED. The primary dependent variables for this study are 12 month injuries and self-reported levels of negative life consequences associated with alcohol and marijuana use.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALbrief counseling
baseline assessment + two 40 minute sessions of brief counseling
Sponsors
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
FACTORIAL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Male and female outpatients 18 years of age or older. * Participants will have a current DSM-IV diagnosis of alcohol dependence. * Participants will have signed a witnessed informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
* Participants who meet current DSM-IV criteria for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, or a psychological disorder requiring medication. * Participants who have had more than seven days of inpatient treatment for substance use disorders in the 30 days previous to randomization.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Substance use; injuries, alcohol and marijuana negative consequences | 3 and 12 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mediators and moderators of treatment efficacy | 3 and 12 months |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed