Motivational and Cognitive Intervention for College Drinkers

Motivational and Cognitive Intervention for College Drinkers

In the proposed project the investigators will develop and test a novel brief intervention targeting college students who drink heavily to cope with anxiety and depression, a behavior that increases risk for the development of alcohol dependence.

Inclusion Criteria:

- 1. At least 1 heavy drinking episode (4 or more drinks for women; 5 or more drinks for men).

2. Sub-clinical anxiety or depression 3. Occasional to frequent drinking related problems

Exclusion Criteria:

• 1. Clinical Axis I diagnosis 2. Current suicidal ideation, pregnancy, major medical illness, severe alcohol dependence, current hallucinations