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We reduced the number of required sessions from 8 to 4, introduced a session devoted to managing cancer-specific triggers, and provided survivors with more information about alcohol and its relationship to cancer.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n There is potential to increase alcohol intervention relevance and fit for adolescents and young adults by including tailored content relevant to their life experiences while also maintaining core components of such interventions, such as self-monitoring and goal-setting. Remote, brief interventions are important for ensuring acceptability. 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