EFFECTIVENESS BANK alert: Review confirms that computer-based alcohol interventions cut drinking

[Mike Ashton]

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REVIEW CONFIRMS THAT COMPUTER-BASED ALCOHOL INTERVENTIONS CUT DRINKING

Computer-based and in particular internet-based therapies open doors to treatment for drinkers who
cannot get or do not want face-to-face-help. This review finds they do curb drinking, but its
sub-finding that they are as effective as alternative therapies should not be taken to mean
computers can replace therapists.

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