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A Cluster-randomized Trial of a Behavioral Activation Intervention Administered in a College Freshman Orientation Course
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating behavioral activation for Alcohol; Use, Problem and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 572 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The transition from high school to college is a developmentally sensitive period that is high risk for escalations in alcohol use. Although risky drinking is a common problem among freshmen, engagement in treatment services is very low. The proposed study will test a behavioral activation intervention that addresses factors limiting participation in standard treatment services by targeting alcohol use indirectly, by directly addressing concerns most relevant to incoming college freshmen, and by integrating an intervention into the college curriculum.
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Interventions
Behavioral activation (BA) is an intervention that indirectly addresses psychopathy by guiding individuals to identify goals in their lives, and encouraging individuals to engage in reinforcing activities that align with their goals (Lejuez et al, 2001). While initially used to treat depression, BA has been efficaciously applied to substance use because BA acts on the same reinforcement system common to many disorders (Daughters et al., 2018).