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31 questions · 36 findings · 3 reviews · Drugs and Alcohol

No studies found 1 · 2.8%GRADE not reported 0 · 0%Very low 9 · 25%Low 19 · 52.8%Moderate 7 · 19.4%High 0 · 0%

Motivational interviewing vs treatment

Over 50% less standard drinks per day Timeline follow back · concurrent problem alcohol and illicit drug users

Motivational interviewing (MI) showed no clear difference in greater than 50% reduction in number of standard drinks consumed per… compared with treatment (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Motivational interviewing vs treatment

Abstinence from alcohol over the last 30 days · concurrent problem alcohol and illicit drug users

Motivational interviewing (MI) showed no clear difference in abstinence from alcohol over the last 30 days compared with treatment (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Motivational interviewing vs treatment

Retention [ · concurrent problem alcohol and illicit drug users

Motivational interviewing (MI) showed no clear difference in retention ‐ end of treatment compared with treatment (low certainty).

2 findings from 1 review

Brief motivational interviewing (BMI) vs assessment‐only to reduce alcohol consumption

25% reduction of drinking days in the past 30 days · concurrent problem alcohol and illicit drug users

Brief motivational interviewing (BMI) showed no clear difference in 25% reduction of drinking days in the past 30 days compared with assessment‐only to reduce alcohol consumption (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Brief motivational interviewing (BMI) vs assessment‐only to reduce alcohol consumption

50% reduction of drinking days in the past 30 days · concurrent problem alcohol and illicit drug users

Brief motivational interviewing (BMI) showed no clear difference in 50% reduction of drinking days in the past 30 days compared with assessment‐only to reduce alcohol consumption (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review