2004
DOI: 10.1375/bech.21.4.229.66106
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Evaluation of the Controlling Alcohol and Relationship Enhancement (CARE) Program With Hazardous Drinkers

Abstract: We assessed the effects of the Controlling Alcohol and Relationship Enhancement (CARE) program, an early intervention combining reduction of hazardous alcohol consumption and enhancement of couple relationships. Thirty-seven hazardous drinking couples were randomly allocated to either the CARE program or to a control condition. CARE couples improved their communication more than controls, but couples in both conditions reduced hazardous drinking to a similar extent. CARE is a potentially useful means of promot… Show more

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“…Conversely, couples' relationship problems predict increased risk of alcohol abuse (Whisman, Uebelacker, & Bruce, 2004). Seeking to reduce hazardous drinking as part of CRE is likely to be useful (Bouma et al, 2004;Fals-Stewart, Birchler, & O'Farrell, 1996) but only for couples having this risk factor.…”
Section: Tailoring Services and Delivery To Specific Couplesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Conversely, couples' relationship problems predict increased risk of alcohol abuse (Whisman, Uebelacker, & Bruce, 2004). Seeking to reduce hazardous drinking as part of CRE is likely to be useful (Bouma et al, 2004;Fals-Stewart, Birchler, & O'Farrell, 1996) but only for couples having this risk factor.…”
Section: Tailoring Services and Delivery To Specific Couplesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Previous research within the field of premarital education has shown that relationship education provided to high-risk engaged couples is effective in enhancing relationship satisfaction and stability. For example, couples classified as high-risk because of hazardous alcohol intake (Bouma, Halford, & Young, 2004), or history of divorce or violence in the family of origin (Halford et al, 2001) show improved relationship satisfaction postintervention compared to couples without relationship education.…”
Section: Implications For Supporting Couples Across the Couple Life-spanmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…An effective brief alcohol-focused intervention consists of motivational interviewing, goal setting, and training in how to cope in settings in which there is a high risk of problem drinking (e.g., going to a party where alcohol is being served, going out to dinner at a restaurant where a couple has shared drinks before). When such a brief alcohol-focused intervention is combined with enhancement of couple communication, this improves the couple's relationship stability (Bouma, Halford, & Young, 2002).…”
Section: Match Content To Couples With Special Needsmentioning
confidence: 99%