Journal of studies on alcohol
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Cost-effectiveness analysis of a brief intervention delivered to problem drinkers presenting at an inner-city hospital emergency department.
Alcohol screening and brief intervention (SBI) has gained widespread acceptance as an effective method for reducing problem drinking in at-risk populations. This study examines the cost and cost-effectiveness of an SBI pilot program delivered in an inner-city hospital emergency department (ED) to a traditionally underserved population. ⋯ The preliminary results demonstrate the potential advantage of further research in this area with larger samples and a longer follow-up period.