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Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a resource-based, future-oriented therapeutic approach that focuses on finding exceptions to problems and identifying coping strategies to build solutions. SFBT has been efficacious with individuals with alcohol use disorders. Chile experiences high levels of alcohol consumption and alcohol-related health consequences.

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  • This study examines how gender influences binge drinking patterns and the effectiveness of brief interventions among young Mexican-origin adults at the U.S.-Mexico border.
  • A secondary analysis was performed on data from a randomized trial conducted in a hospital emergency department, with results showing that males experienced significant reductions in drinking frequency, binge drinking, and related consequences.
  • In contrast, while females also saw a decrease in drinking frequency and binge drinking, the intervention did not significantly affect alcohol-related consequences, highlighting the need for gender-specific approaches in intervention strategies.
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