Interest in self-help materials in a general population sample of drinkers

Objectives: The present study reports results on interest in self-help materials for alcohol problems. Method: A representative sample of 408 respondents participated in a telephone survey. Current drinkers were told: 'A self-help book is currently being prepared that would help people decide w...

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Published in:Drugs : education, prevention & policy prevention & policy, 1999-07, Vol.6 (2), p.209-213
Main Author: CUNNINGHAM, T. CAMERON WILD, GORDON W. WALSH, JOHN
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addictive Behavior
Adults
Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol consumption
Alcohol Education
Canada
College Students
Contribution
Drinking
Drinking Behavior
Drug Education
Drug Use
General Public
Group Homes
Marital Status
Ontario
Physical Health
Public Health
Reduction
Sampling
Self Evaluation
Self Help
Selfhelp programmes
Telephone Surveys
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Summary:Objectives: The present study reports results on interest in self-help materials for alcohol problems. Method: A representative sample of 408 respondents participated in a telephone survey. Current drinkers were told: 'A self-help book is currently being prepared that would help people decide whether or not they would like to reduce their drinking. If such a book were available, would you be interested in receiving a free copy?' Results: 31.4% of current drinkers and 44.5% of problem drinkers were interested in receiving a free self-help book. Conclusions: Providing self-help materials as common practice may help reduce the harm associated with problem drinking.
ISSN:0968-7637
1465-3370
DOI:10.1080/09687639997179