Preventive alcohol interventions based on a stages of acquisition model.
OBJECTIVE
To examine the promise and pitfalls of using multi-component motivational stages framework for tailoring alcohol prevention programs.


METHODS
Review empirical research examining intra-drug-use stages of acquisition and testing the efficacy of stage-tailored interventions.


RESULTS
Seven cross-sectional studies suggest that youth exist within a range of stages of alcohol acquisition. Five randomized trials showed that stage-based preventive interventions resulted in significant alcohol reductions.


CONCLUSIONS
Recommendations for future stage-related prevention research and practice are discussed.
Werch
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Center for Drug Prevention and Health Promotion, Department of Health Science, University of North Florida, Jacksonville 32224-2645, USA. cwerch@unf.edu
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008960:Models, Psychological; D009042:Motivation; D011314:Preventive Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011322:Primary Prevention; D012309:Risk-Taking; D014481:United States