@article{ref1,
title="Predictors of mortality in alcoholic men: a 20-year follow-up study",
journal="Alcoholism: clinical and experimental research",
year="1995",
author="Lewis, C. E. and Smith, E. and Kercher, C. and Spitznagel, E.",
volume="19",
number="4",
pages="984-991",
abstract="This study investigates the predictors of mortality in 156 male alcoholics who were psychiatrically hospitalized between 1967 and 1968 and followed for > 20 years. The findings showed that an older age, liver cirrhosis, and separation or divorce at intake were all associated with a shorter time to death. These results corroborate those of other follow-up studies that have identified age, health, and social support as independent correlates of mortality in alcoholics. From a therapeutic standpoint, the most alterable predictor is social support. Thus, the establishment of a salutary social network and social support system should be an integral part of the alcoholic's treatment plan.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0145-6008",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}