Citation

Pachman JS, Foy DW, Van Erd M. J. Clin. Psychol. (Hoboken) 1978; 34(3): 781-783.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1978, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

690228

Abstract

Examined possible pre-treatment differences between alcoholic veterans who choose total abstinence and those who choose responsible drinking as their drinking goal. The two groups were compared on a variety of behavioral, cognitive, affective, and demographic characteristics. It was found that those who choose responsible drinking had a significantly shorter history of abusive drinking (6.5 years vs. 11.5 years) and more education (12.5 years vs. 10.8 years). In addition, the responsible drinking group showed a stronger belief that their chance for success was 100%.

Language: en