Special Report to the U.S. Congress on Alcohol & HealthDepartment of Health, Education, and Welfare, Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 1993 |
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... females by selected socio- demographic characteristics : 1983 and 1988 ... 9 4 . Prevalence of abstinence and heavier drinking levels by selected sociodemographic characteristics : 1983 and 1988 ..... 10 5 . Classification of alcohol ...
... females by selected socio- demographic characteristics : 1983 and 1988 ... 9 4 . Prevalence of abstinence and heavier drinking levels by selected sociodemographic characteristics : 1983 and 1988 ..... 10 5 . Classification of alcohol ...
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... female rats exposed to low levels of alcohol displayed enhanced attack behavior toward male intruders . In contrast , high doses of alcohol appeared to reduce aggression . Researchers are using animal models to examine the behavioral ...
... female rats exposed to low levels of alcohol displayed enhanced attack behavior toward male intruders . In contrast , high doses of alcohol appeared to reduce aggression . Researchers are using animal models to examine the behavioral ...
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... females according to selected demographic characteristics in ta- bles 3A and 3B ( Williams and DeBakey 1992 ) . Compared with females , males were less likely to abstain and more likely to drink heavily . In both genders , abstention ...
... females according to selected demographic characteristics in ta- bles 3A and 3B ( Williams and DeBakey 1992 ) . Compared with females , males were less likely to abstain and more likely to drink heavily . In both genders , abstention ...
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Table 3B . Prevalence of abstinence and drinking levels among FEMALES by selected sociodemographic characteristics : 1983 and 1988 . 1988 1983 Drinking levels ... females by selected socio- demographic characteristics: 1983 and 1988.
Table 3B . Prevalence of abstinence and drinking levels among FEMALES by selected sociodemographic characteristics : 1983 and 1988 . 1988 1983 Drinking levels ... females by selected socio- demographic characteristics: 1983 and 1988.
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... Females Males Females Characteristics 1983 1988 1983 1988 1983 1988 1983 1988 Total Age 28 32+ 50 53+ 22 19 # 9 7+ 18-29 years 30-44 years 45-64 years 65 years and older 2214 25t 25t 30 36t 47 51 Race Black 42 White 25 135 43 30+ ...
... Females Males Females Characteristics 1983 1988 1983 1988 1983 1988 1983 1988 Total Age 28 32+ 50 53+ 22 19 # 9 7+ 18-29 years 30-44 years 45-64 years 65 years and older 2214 25t 25t 30 36t 47 51 Race Black 42 White 25 135 43 30+ ...
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