Citation

Hara T, Muto T, Yoshimori C, Ishido K, Sunami T, Endo K, Yuzuriha T. Nihon Arukoru Yakubutsu Igakkai Zasshi 2011; 46(3): 347-356.

Affiliation

National Hospital Organization, Hizen Psychiatric Center, 160 Mitu, Yoshinogari-cyo, Kańzaki-gun, Saga 842-0192, Japan.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Japanese Medical Society of Alcohol and Drug Studies)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

21861332

Abstract

We examined the effectiveness of a drinking plan (goal setting), and a drinking diary (self monitoring), in the intervention program (HAPPY program), for heavy drinkers in the workplace. 115 people participated, and 80 people were evaluated three months later and 31 people were evaluated one year later. We classified the drinking plans in the limitation of the quantity, non-drinking days, and the device of low risk drinking model. 75 people made the drinking diary for 12 weeks after brief intervention and studied three months later and 31 people were analyzed one year later. We evaluated on heavy drinking days of 28 days, and non-drinking days of 28 days and standard drinks of 7 days. The limitation of the quantity model is effective for low risk drinking. The non-drinking day model is easily achieved, but not effective for low risk drinking. The device of low risk drinking model improved drinking habits for a long-term. The drinking diary for 12 weeks after intervention improved drinking habits for a long-term. The drinking plan (goal setting), and drinking diary (self monitoring), in intervention program for heavy drinkers were effective for prevention of lifestyle-related disease and alcoholism.

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