Effects of brief substance use interventions delivered in general medical settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Lit review
par
Tanner-Smith, Emily E.

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

International

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

To estimate effects of brief substance use interventions delivered in general medical settings.

Constatations/points à retenir

When delivered in general medical settings, alcohol-targeted brief interventions may produce small beneficial reductions in drinking (equivalent to a reduction in 1 drinking day per month). There is limited evidence regarding the effects of drug-targeted brief interventions on drug use.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Systematic review & meta-analysis (111 studies included).

Mots clés

About prescribers
Illegal drugs
Hospitals
Outcomes