By Fred Steiner www.BlufftonForever.com Imagine a mysterious Bluffton location partially under water. Stand near the entrance to Steinmetz Field. Turn toward Harmon Field. Take about a dozen steps toward the creek. There you will discover the remnants of a dam. That dam backed up the creek, but not anymore. Instead, it simply creates a mysterious Bluffton location. Today the
Objective To estimate the effects of providing access to an alcohol intervention based on a smartphone.
Design Randomised controlled trial..
Setting Four higher education institutions in Switzerland.
Participants 1770 students (≥18 years) who screened positive for unhealthy alcohol use (ie, a score on the alcohol use disorders identification test-consumption (AUDIT-C) of ≥4 for men and ≥3 for women) were randomly assigned by 1:1 allocation ratio in blocks of 10.
Intervention Providing access to a brief, smartphone based alcohol intervention.
Outcome measures The primary outcome studied was number of standard drinks per week at six months and the secondary outcome was number of heavy drinking days (past 30 days). Additional outcomes were maximum number of drinks consumed on one occasion, alcohol related consequences, and academic performance. Follow-up assessments occurred at months three, six, and 12. Data were analysed by intention to treat and by using generalised linear m
24th annual Herb Day to be held April 17
Paul Sullivan
Parsley fans should attend Herb Day to be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 17 on the grounds of Grace Presbyterian Church.
Popular parsley is the herb of the year, said Herb Day organizer Jean Szabo, and will be among many herbs receiving attention at the 24th annual gathering.
“Herb Day will feature vendors who sell a variety of merchandise,” Szabo said. “A large amount of plants, local art, crafts, garden wares, books, herbal teas, products made from all-natural ingredients, honey and, did I mention herbs, and more. Herb Day, an important cultural attraction, is an asset to the continuing development of the city of Montgomery.”