|
Guest(s) Dr. Brian Suffoletto Topic Reducing Alcohol Consumption in At-Risk Youth Topic Info A new study suggests that text messaging might be an effective way for health care providers to help young adults reduce heavy drinking. The lead study author will join the show to talk about his findings. Guest Info Dr. Brian Suffoletto is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh and a practicing clinician at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. Brian was a recipient of the Emergency Medicine Foundation grant to study the feasibility of using text messaging (SMS) to assess and intervene with young adults with hazardous drinking after emergency department discharge. He worked with computer engineers and addiction specialists to design and test an automated system that uses cell phone text-messaging to interact with individuals. Website Host Dr. Leigh Vinocur Original Air Date 1 / 6 / 2012 |
Advertisement
Get our FREE Health Newsletter!Advertisement |
©2007 - 2012 Health Radio Network, LLC. The information herein and on the programs provide general information relating to health and are not intended
to constitute advice or specific recommendations relating to any particular ailment, disease or condition. For full disclaimer click here.
to constitute advice or specific recommendations relating to any particular ailment, disease or condition. For full disclaimer click here.
