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Jacqueline Ferris
Publications - 6
Citations - 413
Jacqueline Ferris is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Poison control & Social environment. The author has an hindex of 6, co-authored 6 publications receiving 408 citations.
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The risk of harm to oneself from drinking, Canada 1989.
TL;DR: Risk curves for harm to six life-areas from one's own drinking and for assault by another drinker rose steadily with the respondent's volume of alcohol consumption, and more restrictiveness in the guidelines was associated with substantial reductions in reported drinking-related harm.
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Alcohol, drugs and gambling in the Ontario adult population, 1994
TL;DR: The results make clear that heavy drinking and drinking problems are associated with higher levels of spending on gambling and reports of gambling problems, which leads to the suggestion that treatment programs for those with gambling, alcohol or other drug problems should assess that possiblity of comorbidity.
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Determinants of suggestions for alcohol treatment.
TL;DR: Entry to treatment is often precipitated by suggestions or pressure from relatives or friends, but the authors know little of the circumstances in which suggestions to cut down on drinking include advice to seek professional help.
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Community-based research initiatives in prevention
TL;DR: An overview of community-based action research projects is presented focusing on the community/research agenda interaction, the difficulties and rewards of this approach, and the unique opportunities of these projects.