Citation

Smart RG. J. Stud. Alcohol 1988; 49(2): 196-199.

Affiliation

Addiction Research Foundation, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1988, Rutgers Center of Alcohol Studies)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3361913

Abstract

Drinking that occurs under special permits in Canada, such as at weddings, private receptions and parties, is a neglected aspect of alcohol research. These permits are issued for many different occasions and are most common in the provinces with the highest per capita alcohol consumption. Special permit drinking is becoming a social and alcohol-control issue but information on the problems it creates is sparse. Specific problem areas such as excessive drinking and drinking by minors have not been studied, but because such drinking is rarely monitored they may be substantial. Further study of special permit drinking is recommended.

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