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The single distribution theory of alcohol consumption. A rejoinder to the critique of Parker and Harman.
W Schmidt,R E Popham +1 more
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It is concluded that the central element of the theory, that the mean and rate of heavy consumption are closely related, is irrefutable, and recommendations for a prevention program are outlined.Abstract:
It is concluded that the central element of the theory, that the mean and rate of heavy consumption are closely related, is irrefutable, and recommendations for a prevention program are outlined.read more
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A Structural Model of Health Behavior: A Pragmatic Approach to Explain and Influence Health Behaviors at the Population Level
TL;DR: Interventions that target the four identified structural factors are a means to provide conditions that not only reduce high-risk behavior but also prevent the adoption of high- risk behaviors.
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Anthropology and Alcohol Studies: Current Issues
TL;DR: Anthropological data, methods, and concepts have contributed significantly over many years to our understanding of the interactions between alcohol and the human animal as mentioned in this paper. But, such contributions appear to be recognized more widely among practitioners and professionals in health and policy fields than within the discipline of anthropology.
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Drug policy: striking the right balance.
Avram Goldstein,Harold Kalant +1 more
TL;DR: It is concluded, from a cost-benefit analysis based on pharmacologic, toxicologic, sociologic, and historical facts, that radical steps to repeal the prohibitions on presently illicit drugs would be likely to make matters worse rather than better.
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Social Interaction and the Distribution of Alcohol Consumption
TL;DR: Some of the explanations given for this relationship between per capita consumption of alcohol and the prevalence of heavy alcohol use are reviewed, and the so-called “contagion between persons” explanation is further developed.
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Sociological Aspects of the Disease Concept of Alcoholism
TL;DR: On August 19, 1981, the U.S. Postal Service issued a stamp carrying the message, “Alcoholism: You Can Beat It!”, including a caduceuslike symbol associated with the National Council on Alcoholism.
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An experimental study of the etiology of rum fits and delirium tremens.
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Causes of death of alcoholics.
W. Schmidt,J. De Lint +1 more
TL;DR: The ratio of observed to expected deaths from all causes was 2.02 for men and 3.19 for women alcoholics in a Toronto sample and Mortality is discussed with reference to age-specific causes and the dri...
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Economic strains and the coping functions of alcohol.
TL;DR: Interconnections are shown to exist among economic hardship, anxiety, and drinking for the relief of distress, especially close among intensely anxious people having little sense of mastery and possessing low self-esteem.
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