Madelynne A Arden1, Christopher J Armitage. 1. Health Psychology Research Group, Department of Psychology, Sociology and Politics, Faculty of Development & Society, Sheffield Hallam University, Collegiate Crescent Campus, Sheffield, S10 2BP, UK. m.arden@shu.ac.uk
Abstract
AIMS: This study tested the ability of a volitional help sheet (VHS) to decrease binge drinking in UK students. METHODS:Fifty-six participants were randomly allocated to one of three conditions: control, active control or VHS as part of a questionnaire-based study. RESULTS: There were significant decreases in units of alcohol consumed and self-reported binge drinking frequency in the VHS condition, but not in either of the control conditions. CONCLUSIONS: The findings support use of the VHS to help people to reduce their alcohol consumption and binge drinking.
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AIMS: This study tested the ability of a volitional help sheet (VHS) to decrease binge drinking in UK students. METHODS: Fifty-six participants were randomly allocated to one of three conditions: control, active control or VHS as part of a questionnaire-based study. RESULTS: There were significant decreases in units of alcohol consumed and self-reported binge drinking frequency in the VHS condition, but not in either of the control conditions. CONCLUSIONS: The findings support use of the VHS to help people to reduce their alcohol consumption and binge drinking.
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