INEBRIA is an international network of researchers, policy makers, practitioners and other stakeholders interested in the potential of brief interventions in health and other settings to reduce the harms produced by alcohol and other drug use. It aims to provide global leadership in the development, evaluation and implementation of evidence-based practice in the area of early identification and brief intervention for hazardous and harmful substance use.

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 25/04/2013

The deadline for abstract submission has been extended until the 15th of May.

More information: 10th Annual Conference of INEBRIA

 14/03/2013

10th Annual Conference of INEBRIA You can now register and submit abstracts for the next INEBRIA conference in Rome, Italy

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Title: "Brief interventions on alcohol and other drugs: improving health and the quality of health services provision"
Date: Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September 2013
Pre-Conference: Wednesday 18th September - Two parallel pre-conferences: XXIII National Scientific Meeting SIA, Societą Italiana di Alcologia & Conferenza Nazionale sull'Intervento Breve in Medicina Generale

Deadline for Early Bird Registration: May 31st, 2013
Deadline for Abstract Submission: April 30th, 2013

 13/03/2013

New Discussions on the Google Group

The INEBRIA Google discussion group has been very active recently with members from around the world contributing to lively debates including:

• Could brief interventions cause harm? What if they are done badly, or at the wrong time, or by the wrong practitioner?
• What works best in electronic/web-based guidance for doctors in delivering BIs? Advice and contacts from very experienced commentators.

Click on the above link to view the discussions or to register.

 13/03/2013

New BI Publications

• A protocol for an RCT of BI in community pharmacy has been published.
• An RCT of web-based BI in Maori university students.
• A study of BI in HIV positive primary care patients showing efficacy in dependence but not heavy drinking.

These studies are discussed on the Google group which also has information on a number of other studies via postings from the Effectiveness bank.

 30/01/2013

New Peer-Reviewed Publication: Results of the Multi-Million SIPS Primary Care Trial in England in BMJ.

There has been considerable discussion in SBI circles of the SIPS Study, a £4 million study applying brief intervention approaches in three key settings.  The primary care results have just been published in the BMJ.  In addition to the BMJ article, you can read considerable discussion of this on the BMJ website, on the INEBRIA Google Group (if you're interested in SBI, you should definitely check this out) and on the Alcohol IBA blog.  You can also read a simplified form in the Findings bulletin.

 30/01/2013

New Book: Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Primary Care just published January 2013.

A new book edited and contributed to by INEBRIA members has been released to help practicing physicians to address alcohol issues. With specific focus on brief assessment, comorbidity, confidentiality, implementation, making referrals, alcohol and pain, talking about lower risk drinking… and much more, it gathers all of this information together in one place. It will be very helpful for those seeking to deliver or support delivery of SBI in primary care settings.

You can access the book via this link (including as an e-book available for immediate download).

 30/01/2013

Upcoming Event: Motivational Interviewing Worshop from Miller & Rollnick:

A rare opportunity to learn about MI from its co-founders via a 2-day workshop:

Dates: Mon 22nd & Tues 23rd July 2013
Lead trainers: William R. Miller, Albuquerque, New Mexico & Stephen Rollnick, Cardiff, Wales
Venue: Swalec Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, UK

Professor Miller is returning to Cardiff after a successful workshop in 2012. This will be of interest to both to newcomers and those more familiar with MI. A streaming system will be used to ensure that those relatively new to MI will get good opportunity to practice basic skills. It will provide:

• Clarification about the common and unique elements of MI
• A focus on client change language and how it guides the practice of MI
• An update on theory and research
• The presentation of a new 4-process framework for MI that allows for easier integration in diverse settings
• Opportunity to practice core skills for evoking motivation to change.

For further information and to register (cost=£350 GBP), please have a look a the flyer or click on this link