SBI at University of Hawaii
Posted by NancyStockert on 20 May 2008
Summary: The University of Hawaii instituted screening and brief intervention at its Manoa campus under a grant from Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration
Location: Honolulu, HI USA Teaching Status: Not applicable | Setting: Urban Bed Size:Not applicable |
Overview
Students at high risk for alcohol and other drug problems are identified through screening at the health service clinic or through violations of housing or student conduct policies. BASICS intervention is provided.

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Implementation
The project was implemented by the Health Promotion Program of University Health Service, U. of Hawaii at Manoa, during the 2005-06 school year. BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) was modified to include online eCHUG. A data gathering session and a feedback session usually take about 1 hour each.

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Evaluation
Qualitative and quantitative data are being gathered to evaluate program process and outcome.

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Results
The project is accomplishing its numerical goals for screening and intervention. Six-week follow-up data indicate increase of abstinence in students; other data will be analyzed following the completion of the project.

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Benefit
Cost per client is within SAMHSA guidelines for the original grant. Cost-benefit analysis will be conducted at project completion.

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