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