A young adult who says her mother is an alcoholic demands help with some type of outpatient service. The mother does not meet the diagnostic criteria for alcohol abuse or dependence, but she admits that she drinks heavily, engages in risky drinking behavior, and wants help. Which outpatient service do you recommend?

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Brief intervention is appropriate for individuals who do not meet the criteria for alcohol abuse or dependence but recognize their risky behavior and are willing to receive help. FRAME (Feedback, Responsibility, Advice, Menu of options, Empathy, and Self-efficacy) is a technique used in brief interventions to encourage positive change in behavior.

A Young Adult Who Says Her Mother Is an Alcoholic