Brief Intervention Therapy (BIT) and its Importance in Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

Abstract

The World Health Organization (WHO), in its recent report, has emphasized that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption that is free from health risks. In a statement published in Lancet Public Health, WHO highlighted that alcohol consumption significantly increases the risk of developing cancer. According to Sneha Mordani (2023), alcohol dependence affects a slight but notable percentage of the adult population globally (3%-5% in industrialized countries), while hazardous and harmful drinking impacts a much more significant proportion (15%-40%). J Joseph et al. (2014) also noted that excessive alcohol consumption worldwide has severe health consequences when consumed in large amounts. Research has shown that brief interventions are effective in reducing excessive drinking, and these approaches are particularly beneficial for individuals who may be unwilling or unable to invest in more intensive, long-term treatment options due to personal or financial constraints.