Overview
Breaking Free Online (BFO) is a web-based program that allows individuals to tailor their own substance use and mental health treatment using multiple evidence-based intervention strategies.
Designed to target substance use and related issues, Breaking Free Online (BFO) is an interactive online intervention offering audio, written, and video content. Following the Lifestyle Balance Model, users evaluate areas of difficulty related to substance use and mental health problems from six domains of biopsychosocial functioning: difficult situations, emotional impact, negative thoughts, physical sensations, and unhelpful behaviors. After selecting areas of difficulty, users are offered targeted psychosocial intervention strategies. Program users can track their substance use and receive motivational messages to encourage continued program use. BFO can be used as a standalone intervention or as an augment to traditional substance abuse treatment. BFO has been adopted in over 60 substance use treatment programs in the United Kingdom.
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Delivery:
Web-based
Theoretical Approaches:
Extended Brief Intervention
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
Psychoeducation
Relapse Prevention
Coping Strategy Enhancement (CSE)
Target Substance(s):
Alcohol
Prescription Opioids
Cannabis
Cocaine
Heroin
Amphetamines
Other
Target Outcome(s):
Reduce substance use
Reduce substance-related issues
Reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and specific phobia
Ages:
Young Adults (18-30)
Adults (30+)
Genders:
Male
Female
Races/Ethnicities:
Caucasian
Asian
Afro-Caribbean
Other
Setting:
Community
Mental health clinic
Homeless hostels
Geographic Location:
Urban
Suburban
Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English