Talking With College Students About Alcohol : Motivational Strategies for Reducing Abuse

For counselors, health educators, psychologists, and other health professionals, Walters (behavioral sciences, U. Texas) and Baer (psychology, U. of Washington) describe discussing alcohol problems with college students in a variety of situations, such as brief and extended individual interactions, group settings, and in campus programs and services. They explain drinking rates, causes, and attitudes; risk and prevention; the assessment of problems; and the technique of motivational interviewing. The appendices include assessment scales and tests, and clinical exercises. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)