Preventing Binge Drinking in Young Adolescents
Author Information
Author(s): Lammers Jeroen, Goossens Ferry, Lokman Suzanne, Monshouwer Karin, Lemmers Lex, Conrod Patricia, Wiers Reinout, Engels Rutger, Kleinjan Marloes
Primary Institution: Trimbos Institute (Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction)
Hypothesis
High-risk students who receive the personality targeted intervention will score lower on binge drinking, weekly drinking, and drinking-related problems compared to those in the no-treatment control group.
Conclusion
The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Preventure programme in reducing binge drinking and related problems among adolescents in the Netherlands.
Supporting Evidence
- 75% of Dutch adolescents aged 12 to 16 who drink alcohol also engage in binge drinking.
- The Preventure programme has shown long-term effects on reducing alcohol use in Canadian and English adolescents.
- The study aims to fill the gap in selective prevention programmes for alcohol use in the Netherlands.
Takeaway
This study is testing a program to help young teens drink less alcohol by teaching them better ways to handle their feelings and behaviors.
Methodology
A randomized controlled trial with two conditions (intervention and control) among 13 to 15-year-old adolescents in secondary schools.
Potential Biases
Participants and their parents were not explicitly informed about selection variables to avoid stigmatization.
Limitations
Self-reported data may lead to measurement errors, and the selection of participants could introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Adolescents aged 13 to 15 years, with a focus on those who drink alcohol and belong to high-risk personality profiles.
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