Effectiveness of treatment for alcohol problems: findings of the randomised UK alcohol treatment trial (UKATT).

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare the effectiveness of social behaviour and network therapy, a new treatment for alcohol problems, with that of the proved motivational enhancement therapy.

Design

Pragmatic randomised trial.

Setting

Seven treatment sites around Birmingham, Cardiff, and Leeds.

Participants

742 clients with alcohol problems; 689 (93.0%) were interviewed at three months and 617 (83.2%) at 12 months.

Interventions

Social behaviour and network therapy and motivational enhancement therapy.

Main outcome measures

Changes in alcohol consumption, alcohol dependence, and alcohol related problems over 12 months.

Results

Both groups reported substantial reductions in alcohol consumption, dependence, and problems, and better mental health related qual

SUBMITTER: UKATT Research Team 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1200586 | biostudies-literature | 2005 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature