Lit review
by
Tanner-Smith, Emily E.
Release Date
2022
Geography
International
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
To estimate effects of brief substance use interventions delivered in general medical settings.
Findings/Key points
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.
Design/methods
Systematic review & meta-analysis (111 studies included).
Keywords
About prescribers
Illegal drugs
Hospitals
Outcomes
