Randomized clinical trial examining the incremental efficacy of a 90-minute motivational alcohol intervention as an adjunct to standard batterer intervention for men.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

The efficacy of batterer intervention programs to reduce intimate partner violence (IPV) is questionable, with individuals with alcohol problems particularly unlikely to benefit. We examined whether adding adjunctive alcohol intervention to batterer intervention reduced the likelihood of substance use and violence relative to batterer intervention alone.

Design

Randomized clinical trial.

Setting

Batterer intervention programs in Rhode Island, USA.

Participants

A total of 252 hazardous drinking men in batterer intervention programs. Participants were randomized to receive 40 hours of standard batterer program (SBP) or the SBP plus a 90-minute alcohol intervention (SBP + BAI). None withdrew due to adverse effects. Data were collected at baseline, 3-, 6- and

SUBMITTER: Stuart GL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3681834 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature