title: A critical appraisal of motivational interviewing within the field of alcohol misuse.
abstract: A critical appraisal of the evidence that supports efficacy of the brief intervention, motivational interviewing (MI), within the field of alcohol misuse, was made. In order to undertake this appraisal the author will focus on a review of the concept of MI prior to considering the efficacy for MI within the specific field of alcohol misuse.
authors.affiliation: NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Forensic Rehabilitation Unit, Ailsa Hospital, Ayr, UK. julie.stewart@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Stewart
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D062405:Motivational Interviewing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards