Abbreviation
What does AA stand for?
Alcoholic Anonymous
What is the outcome that researchers must demonstrate?
That treatment improves drinking behavior more than no treatment at all.
Brief treatments consist of?
10 minute interventions or 3 sessions with periodic follow up
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral treatment
What is the Al-non method?
The method is a form of support for the alcoholics family or dependents.
How many studies were used in the treatment matching study vs non matching treatments?
SIX
What does MET stand for?
Motivational Interviewing
What was the percentage of alcoholics that smoke vs non smokers?
75% higher
AA does NOT play an important role in aftercare outcomes? (TRUE OR FALSE)
False
What does TSF stand for?
Twelve Step Facilitation
Do effects fade over time?
NO
Name the last stage of change?
Relapse
What does VA stand for?
Veterans Administration
1. Good Evidence results
2. Both positive and negative results
3. Negative results
What awas the first study of alcohol treatment outcome called?
The Rand Report