The children had trouble generalizing what they learned to new settings. Resistance training delayed the onset of drinking for adolescents who did not believe that it was acceptable to drink. No effect for the others. Student-chose drinking goals are more powerful than those imposed by others. The factors that maintain heavy drinking in college students are different from those in older adults.
Risk reduction is a reasonable goal for brief intervention for high-risk drinkers.
Moderate drinking to decrease harmful effects can be as enjoyable as heavy drinking. Successful experiences in the direction of achieving goals are more important than immediate and complete elimination of risk. The least intrusive intervention should be tried first. Impaired academic performance 2. Violent behavior 3.