Overview
This program is a harm reduction focused social media (Facebook) intervention among risky drinking youth. The intervention is delivered over Facebook closed groups (content viewable only to invited members) over 8 weeks. Trained bachelor’s and master’s level coaches post content and interact with participants. Coaches are trained in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills with weekly supervisions. Posts focus on upstream motives for alcohol and other drug use. Participants can also initiate posts about daily struggles or life events.
Last updated: 08/28/2023
Delivery:
Web-based
Theoretical Approach:
Motivational interviewing
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Target Substance:
Alcohol
Target Outcomes:
Alcohol use reduction
Age:
Adolescents (11-17 years old)
Young Adult (18-30 years old)
Gender:
Female
Male
Race:
Asian
Black or African American
Multiracial
White
Other
Ethnicity:
Hispanic/Latinx
Setting:
Social Media Platform
Geographic Location:
USA
Language:
English
Index Study Publication Date:
2022