Table 1 Components from evidence-based psychological interventions for AUDs [25]
Reported in ≥ 10 trials | Reported in 5–9 trials | Reported in 2–4 trials | Reported in only one trial |
|---|---|---|---|
• Assessment • Personalized feedback • Motivational interviewing • Goal setting • Setting and review of homework • Problem solving skills • Relapse prevention/management | • Communication skills • Self-monitoring • Changing social networks • Emotional management • Handling drinking urges • Pros and cons of drinking • Action planning/change plan • Assertiveness training • Alternative activities • Identifying high risk situations • Coping skills to deal with high-risk situations • Drink refusal skills/handling peer pressure • Contingency management • Information booklet | • Relationship enhancement exercise • Psychoeducation • Direct advice on reducing drinking • Daily mood monitoring • Cognitive restructuring • Social skills training • Relaxation training • Abstinence contracting • Anger management | • Decision making skills • Dealing with accusation of relapse • Enhancing self-esteem • Stress management • Behavioral self-control training • Importance/confidence • Identifying and disputing distorted thoughts (Cognitive restructuring) • Cognitive self-management for reducing negative thoughts |