Adaptation and Evaluation of Bright Horizons
Adaptation and Evaluation of Bright Horizons: An Evidence Based Intervention for Prevention of Binge Drinking and Drug Use
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
100 participants
Jul 17, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study will test if a program called 'Bright Horizons' is effective at reducing binge substance use among adolescents. Bright Horizons is a culturally adapted intervention developed and tested through a partnership between The White Mountain Apache Tribe and Johns Hopkins University. Bright Horizons is a brief intervention that teaches emotion regulation, coping skills, and problem solving. The intervention also uses goal setting to reduce alcohol and other substance use and to connect to individuals with treatment.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Aged 12-17
- Confirmed binge alcohol use event reported to the surveillance system within 90 days
- Self identify as Native American
- Reside on or near the Fort Apache Indian Reservation
- Have parental or legal guardian consent/provide youth assent
Exclusion Criteria5
- Unstable and severe medical, psychiatric or drug use problems that necessitates inpatient treatment
- Acute suicidal or homicidal ideation requiring immediate intervention
- Recent and severe stressful life events such as physical or sexual abuse, or violent crime victimization that requires specific and high intensity interventions or out of home placement
- Doesn't speak English
- Severally visually impaired
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Interventions
Bright Horizons is a brief substance use intervention delivered by Research Program Assistants.
Placebo condition
Locations(1)
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NCT05743699