Aftercare for Adolescents Treated for Alcohol Abuse and Dependence

Maintenance of Treatment Gains in Adolescents With Alcohol Related Disorders

The study examines the relative efficacy of two active aftercare interventions (i.e., face-to-face , brief phone) with no-active aftercare for adolescents who completed outpatient treatment for alcohol use disorders(AUD)

In this study 177 adolescents meeting criteria for alcohol use disorders (AUD) received weekly cognitive-behavioral therapy group sessions. 144 completers were randomized into the 3 individual aftercare (AR) conditions noted above. Manualized active interventions were composed of 5 sessions of integrated motivational enhancement and cognitive behavioral therapies. Outcomes assessments were done at end of aftercare, 3-6-and 12 months post AC completion.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adolescents between the ages of 13-18 years
• Meeting criteria for DSM-IV alcohol use disorders
• Able to comprehend and read English at the 5th grade level
• Participant and family member are willing to provide a locator information.
• Not planning to move out of state during the next 12 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Meet any substance dependence criteria other than nicotine or cannabis
• Meet life time diagnosis of schizophrenia
• Reported a suicidal ideation with a plan, suicidal attempt, or self-injurious behavior in the last 30 days
• Having a medical condition that may prevent them from consistently attending and constructively participating in treatment and aftercare