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Measures for Motivational Interviewing
- Sociodemographics: Self-report demographic questionnaire
- Screening and Substance Use Diagnosis: The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-C was utilized to determine the eligibility of participants before being in the study. The Composite International Diagnostic Instrument, Substance Abuse Module (CIDI-SAM) was also used to analyze the exclusion criteria for substance dependence.
- Psychiatric and cognitive impairment exclusion criteria: The Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV, Psychotic Screening and Mood Disorders sections, and the Mini-Mental Status Examination were utilized. They aided in identifying any psychiatric symptoms and intellectual disabilities.
- Alcohol and drug use problems: The ADS evaluates the severity of alcohol dependence.
- Motivation to reduce drinking: The Readiness to Change Questionnaire was provided, where participants focused on their readiness to change behaviors and how committed participants were to not drinking excessively
- Drinking Outcomes: The TLFB and the EMA were used to study the amount of drinking done before and during the time treatment was being given.
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