The world of drinking: national alcohol control experiences in 18 countries.

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Title: The world of drinking: national alcohol control experiences in 18 countries.
Authors: BABOR, THOMAS F. (AUTHOR), WINSTANLEY, ERIN L. (AUTHOR)
Source: Addiction. May2008, Vol. 103 Issue 5, p721-725. 5p.
Subjects: Alcohol drinking, Controlled drinking, Alcoholism, Alcohol -- Social aspects, Liquor laws, Drinking behavior, Alcoholism & crime, Substance abuse, Research
Abstract: The article discusses a research that utilizes a case-series method to synthesize the current alcohol issues across 18 countries. The study focuses on how different nation states respond to alcohol-related problems. It presents various insights concerning the role of different historical, social and cultural factors on alcohol consumption and alcohol-related problems. Moreover, the research focuses solely on the immediate causes and consequences of alcohol consumption, particularly in genetic and biomedical field.
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:The article discusses a research that utilizes a case-series method to synthesize the current alcohol issues across 18 countries. The study focuses on how different nation states respond to alcohol-related problems. It presents various insights concerning the role of different historical, social and cultural factors on alcohol consumption and alcohol-related problems. Moreover, the research focuses solely on the immediate causes and consequences of alcohol consumption, particularly in genetic and biomedical field.
ISSN:09652140
DOI:10.1111/j.1360-0443.2008.02183.x