August 17, 2001

Study Finds That Nonconfrontational Approach Cuts Drinking Among Some Students

A "nonconfrontational" intervention program decreased drinking and reduced the number of alcohol-related problems among high-risk students over the course of their undergraduate careers, according to a study that will be published this month in the American Journal of Public Health.

The study tracked the drinking habits of 363 students at the University of Washington over four years. Students were recruited for the study as freshmen, and participants were deemed high-risk if they

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