Guided Self-Change Prevention Program for Alcohol Abuse in Adolescents in Educational Settings

Prevention of Alcohol Abuse in Educational Settings (PRVENALC)

This study corresponds to a pretest-posttest randomized experimental design with two arms. Arm 1 includes Guided Self-Change program, and Arm 2 a psychoeducational program to promote healthy habits. This study aims to analyze the efficacy of a selective and indicated prevention program based on the Guided Self-Change model (GSC) in adolescent alcohol users between 16-18 years. Researchers hypothesize that implementation of GSC therapy will lead to a greater reduction of alcohol drinkers compare with the control condition, and will prevent alcohol abuse after 6 and 12 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 16-18 years old.
• Having inform consent from parents
• Report using alcohol at least once a month during the previous last three months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participants will be excluded if they refer being diagnosed with a severe mental disorder.
• Have a severe medical illness that will limit participation
• Being under treatment for a psychological of psychiatric problem.
• Meet DSM criteria for Drug dependence to illegal drugs.