Drug misusers in Lothian.
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A Dzialdowski
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Perceptions of drinkers and abstainers in a sample of Scottish adults.
Following Davies and Stacey's investigation (1972, Teenagers and Alcohol, HMSO, London) into perceptions of drinking and abstaining among Scottish teenagers, this study extended their general method to an investigation of the perceptions of 239 Scottish adults. Results showed that the stereotypes of the heavy drinker as 'tough and rebellious' and the abstainer as 'weak and cissy' persist into adulthood. Heavy drinkers were seen as low on 'sociability' and 'sexual attractiveness' and abstainers were seen as less 'sociable' than moderate drinkers. There was also some evidence of a 'double standard' in perceptions of male and female drinking roles. Other findings concerning the effects on perceptions of subjects' sex and drinking behaviour are compared to those reported in the earlier study and implications for the treatment of alcohol problems are discussed. It is concluded that the dimensions described by Davies and Stacey represent a relatively stable structure within future research where fresh initiatives in alcohol education may be located.
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A comparison of minimal versus intensive controlled drinking treatment interventions for problem drinkers.
Thirty-seven problem drinkers with problems of low to moderate severity were randomly allocated to two groups, one receiving 'minimal' treatment of three or four sessions' assessment and advice, and the other 'intensive' treatment of one or more of a selection of individually tailored, cognitive-behavioural therapies lasting an average of 9.1 sessions. The two groups were followed up an average of 15.5 months after termination of treatment. Analysis of covariance revealed that the intensive group reduced consumption significantly more than the minimal group. Also, the intensive group showed a significantly greater increase in the number of days abstinent in the month prior to follow-up. Analysis of covariance also showed that, in spite of their small numbers (n = 7), women increased their days abstinent by a significantly greater amount and reported a significantly greater reduction in number of days drinking between 10 and 20 units. Overall, successful outcome was associated with higher pre-treatment employment and higher alcohol consumption although, given the large numbers of measures, these findings could have occurred by chance.
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