JUL 10, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE
Effectiveness of brief motivational interviewing for alcohol misuse: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Addictive Behaviors Reports
Systematic review of 32 RCTs with consistent evidence of short-term effectiveness across diverse populations, though long-term durability remains uncertain and effects are heterogeneous by subgroup.
Reported
Number of RCTs included32
Publication period2015–2025
Time horizon for effect attenuati…beyond 6–12 months