Development and Effectiveness of an Alcohol Intervention Program for Adults Under Probation

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

115 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-06-01

Study Completion Date

2024-05-11

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study is to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of an alcohol-specific intervention program for adult individuals on probation who have problems related to alcohol use. The study was designed as a single-blind randomized controlled trial and was conducted at the Izmir Probation Directorate with a total of 115 participants, 58 in the intervention group and 57 in the control group. When comparing the results between the intervention and control groups, the Alcohol Intervention Program-which consisted of six structured sessions-was found to be effective in reducing participants' alcohol consumption and related problems, while also increasing their motivation for change. This research is significant as it represents the first intervention program developed specifically for alcohol use within the probation system. While existing interventions in both Turkey and abroad often focus on individuals who use illicit substances, alcohol-related problems are frequently overlooked. The results of this study aim to meet that systemic need. The Alcohol Intervention Program developed here can be integrated into routine practices within the scope of educational improvement programs in the probation system.

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Detailed Description

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This study aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a structured Alcohol Intervention Program (AIP) for adults under probation who experience alcohol-related problems. The research was designed as a single-blind randomized controlled trial and was conducted at the Izmir Probation Directorate in Turkey between June and November 2023. A total of 115 participants were recruited and randomly assigned to an intervention group (n = 58) and a control group (n = 57). The intervention group received a structured program consisting of six bi-weekly sessions based on motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral strategies. No intervention program was administered to the control group. Standardized self-report tools, including the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST), and the Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES), were administered as pre- and post-tests. Statistical analysis included paired-samples t-tests, independent-samples t-tests, ANOVA, chi-square, and regression analysis. The results showed that participants in the intervention group demonstrated a significant reduction in alcohol use and related problems, as well as a significant increase in motivation to change, compared to the control group. The study demonstrates that the AIP is effective in supporting rehabilitation within the probation system and highlights the need for structured, alcohol-specific programs in this context. This research is significant in that it represents the first intervention program developed specifically for alcohol use within the probation system in Turkey. The findings suggest that the program can be integrated into existing probation practices and adapted to other contexts with similar needs. This study helps fill an important gap in the system and provides a foundation for future large-scale implementation research.

Conditions

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Alcohol Use Disorder Problem Drinking Psychosocial Intervention

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention or the control group.

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Single-blind design; participants were not informed about group assignment.

Study Groups

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Alcohol Intervention Program (AIP)

Participants received a structured Alcohol Intervention Program (AIP) consisting of six bi-weekly group sessions. The program was based on motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral strategies and aimed to reduce alcohol use and related problems while increasing motivation to change.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Alcohol Intervention Program (AIP)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A brief behavioral intervention consisting of six bi-weekly group sessions based on motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral strategies. The aim was to reduce alcohol use and related problems and increase motivation to change.

Probation Only (No Psychosocial Intervention)

Participants in this group did not receive any intervention program during the study period. They continued with standard probation supervision without any additional psychosocial intervention components.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Alcohol Intervention Program (AIP)

A brief behavioral intervention consisting of six bi-weekly group sessions based on motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral strategies. The aim was to reduce alcohol use and related problems and increase motivation to change.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Being over 18 years of age
* Willingness to participate in the study (providing informed consent)
* Being literate
* Being under probation supervision and experiencing problems related to alcohol use, such as:
* Problematic alcohol consumption
* Endangering traffic safety due to alcohol use
* Committing an offense under the influence of alcohol

Exclusion Criteria

* Having a psychotic disorder
* Use of any psychoactive or addictive substances other than alcohol
* Currently receiving treatment for alcohol-related problems voluntarily and outside the scope of probation supervision

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No