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Preventive Alcohol Interventions Based on a Stages of Acquisition Model
Objective:
To examine the promise and pitfalls of using multi-component motivational
stages framework for tailoring alcohol prevention programs. Methods:
Review empirical research examining intra-drug-use stages of acquisition
and testing the efficacy of stage-tailored interventions. Results:
Seven cross-sectional studies suggest that youth exist within a
range of stages of alcohol acquisition. Five randomized trials showed
that stage-based preventive interventions resulted in significant
alcohol reductions. Conclusions: Recommendations for future
stage-related prevention research and practice are discussed. |