TABLE 2.
Strategies used in evidence‐based interventions for managing alcohol use disorders
| Reported in ≥10 trials | Reported in 5–9 trials | Reported in 2–4 trials | Reported in only 1 trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment (n = 17) | Communication skills (n = 9) | Relationship enhancement exercises (n = 4) | Decision making skills |
| Personalised feedback (n = 21) | Self‐monitoring (n = 8) | Psychoeducation (n = 2) | Dealing with accusation of relapse |
| Motivational interviewing (n = 18) | Changing social networks (n = 5) | Direct advice on reducing drinking (n = 2) | Enhancing self‐esteem |
| Goal setting (n = 11) | Emotional management (n = 5) | Daily mood monitoring (n = 2) | Stress management |
| Setting and review of homework (n = 10) | Handling drinking urges (n = 6) | Cognitive restructuring (n = 2) | Behavioural self‐control training |
| Problem solving skills (n = 12) | Pros and cons of drinking (n = 6) | Social skills training (n = 3) | Importance/confidence |
| Relapse prevention/management (n = 12) | Action planning/change plan (n = 6) | Relaxation training (n = 3) | Identifying and disputing distorted thoughts (cognitive restructuring) |
| Assertiveness training (n = 7) | Abstinence contracting (n = 3) | Cognitive self‐management techniques for reducing negative thoughts | |
| Alternative activities (n = 8) | Anger management (n = 4) | ||
| Identifying high risk situations (n = 8) | |||
| Coping skills to deal with high‐risk situations (n = 8) | |||
| Drink refusal skills/handling peer pressure (n = 7) | |||
| Contingency management (n = 9) | |||
| Information booklet (n = 9) |