Journal of Rural Mental Health41.2 (Apr 2017): 162-173. This study investigated the relative effects of 3 12-week secondary prevention interventions for problem drinking men and women in rural counties in New York State. The participants were 111 self-referred men and women without severe dependence on alcohol who nevertheless reported heavy drinking and a desire to reduce their alcohol consumption. They were assigned randomly to 1 of 3 12-week interventions focused on reducing alcohol intake: bibliotherapy (a self-directed manual) alone, bibliotherapy with 1 telephone-administered motivational interview, or bibliotherapy with 1 telephone-administered motivational interview and 6 biweekly telephone therapy sessions. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.