Evidence for BI  
Efficacy of interventions

OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS
Brief interventions for hazardous and harmful alcohol use are effective in reducing alcohol consumption, mortality, morbidity, alcohol-related injuries, alcohol-related social consequences, healthcare resource use and laboratory indicators. Commentary and supporting
EFFECTIVENESS IN MEN AND WOMEN
Brief interventions are effective in reducing alcohol consumption in both men and women. Commentary and supporting
DOSE OF BRIEF INTERVENTIONS
Even very brief interventions may be effective with little evidence for an additional positive impact resulting from an increased dose of intervention. Commentary and supporting
BRIEF INTERVENTIONS IN YOUNG PEOPLE
There is some evidence for the effectiveness of brief interventions in young people aged less than 25 years. Commentary and supporting


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