Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students on Campus: Lessons From Experienced Practitioners

Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS; Dimeff et al., 1999) is an evidence‐based treatment to reduce high‐risk drinking among college students. Despite evidence of effectiveness, little is known about treatment fidelity when BASICS is implemented in a practical setting. This qualitative study explored the experiences of 13 mental health professionals who use the BASICS intervention. Themes emerged around the strengths of the intervention and barriers to implementation.