1. Introduction
Alcohol consumption peaks in emerging adulthood (18–25 years old), a vital stage in which half of this population consume excessive alcohol or engage in binge drinking (five or more drinks on an occasion for men, or four or more drinks on an occasion for women) (Motivational interventions (MI) have been shown to be effective when implemented in university settings (A recent literature review indicated that when BASICS is delivered by peers, there is a reduction in the quantity and frequency of drinking, estimated peak blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and number of binge drinking episodes among college students (