YSAPPA Program Archive YSA02

Alcohol Skills Training Program
Alan Marlatt, Ph.D., Principle Investigator
John S. Baer, Ph.D., Kim Fromme, Ph.D., Mary Larimer, Ph.D. Ellen Williams, Daniel R. Kivlahan, Ph.D.
ASTP Package edited by George A. Parks, Ph.D

Addictive Behaviors Research Center, Department of Psychology
Box 351525, University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98125

Guided with the belief that college students can learn to moderate their drinking behavior, this intervention is designed for young people who have experienced negative consequences of alcohol use. The curriculum incorporates basic information and exercises in the areas of addiction, individual drinking cues, skills for resisting alcohol offers, and strategies for relaxation and stress management. Participants are asked to monitor and record their consumption of alcohol for the duration of the program. The program can be implemented with high school students as well.

The intervention spans eight sessions. The ASTP program is suitable for university settings as well as social services or community-based organizations. This program was originally presented in eight 90-minute sessions. However, the schedule is flexible and can be adjusted to suit your particular site.