Effect of a brief motivational intervention in reducing alcohol consumption in the emergency department: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Introduction to alcohol consumption early in life increases the risk of alcohol dependency and hence motivational interventions are needed in young patients visiting the emergency department (ED).

Aim: This study aims to investigate the efficacy of a brief motivational intervention in reducing alcohol consumption among young ED patients.

Patients And Methods: This was a blind randomized controlled trial with follow-up at 3 months.

[Attitudes of professionals towards prevention practices and guidelines].

The prevention of alcohol abuse among adolescents is a political priority. Local prevention practitioners have campaigned extensively in schools and the public arena. Scientific guidelines aimed at improving the efficiency of alcohol abuse prevention have also been widely promoted.