Table 4.

Mean (SD), between and within group effect size (Cohen’s d) for alcohol use outcome (out of 30 days) variables at baseline and 3-month follow-up (adjusted for baseline value) for participants who completed the follow-up assessment. Negative between-group Cohen’s d values suggest that the SFAS group reduced more and positive values suggest more reduction in HE group.

	SFAS (n=21)	HE (n=16)	Total (n=37)	Between Group (d)
Binge Episodes -Baseline	4.52 (4.76)	2.88 (3.71)	3.81 (4.40)
Binge Episodes −3M	1.20 (1.82)	1.93 (3.61)	1.51 (2.71)	−.26
Binge Episodes Within Group d	.92	.26	.93
Drinking Days -Baseline	6.05 (5.85)	5.75 (6.50)	5.92 (6.05)
Drinking Days – 3M	3.85 (7.85)	3.80 (5.63)	3.83 (6.89)	.01
Drinking Days Within Group d	.32	.32	.32
Number of Drinks -Baseline	41.93 (44.79)	30.56 (39.10)	37.01 (42.24)
Number of Drinks -3M	16.25 (25.89)	20.60 (34.23)	18.11 (29.35)	−.14
Number of Drinks Within Group d	. 70	.27	.52
Drinks per Drinking Day -Baseline	5.85 (5.55)	3.31 (3.56)	4.75 (4.90)
Drinks Per Drinking Day -3M	4.18 (6.10)	2.99 (4.99)	3.67 (5.60)	.21
Drinks per Drinking Day Within Group d	.29	.21	.21
AUD Symptoms – Baseline	7.24 (2.61)	7.81 (2.43)	7.49 (2.51)
AUD Symptoms – 3M	2.65 (3.13)	1.87 (3.02)	2.31 (3.07)	.25
AUD Symptoms Within Group d	1.59	2.17	1.87

Note. 3M = 3-month follow-up. SFAS = Substance Free Activity Session. HE = Health Education