Authors: Raye Z. Litten, John P. Allen
Most alcohol studies have focused on the issues of
alcohol dependence and the harmful effects of drinking, rather than on the level of alcohol consumption itself. In
Measuring Alcohol Consumption, Raye Litten and John Allen-renowned authorities in the field of alcohol studies-and their panel of experts demonstrate how the accurate assessment of alcohol usage is important in its own right. This is especially true in at least four
contexts: evaluating the effectiveness of alcoholism and alcohol abuse treatment and prevention efforts • assessing the level of alcohol consumption in screening for future alcohol-related behavioral and medical problems • determining alcohol…
This is an important book by two well established researchers that discussuses different approaches to measure alcohol consumption and the effects of excessive drinking. A must for researchers…
