title: Social control of drinking among the Aztec Indians of Mesoamerica.
abstract: In the Aztec culture of pre-Columbian Mexico the rules for the use of alcoholic beverages were clearly defined and strictly enforced. Drinking was permitted only on religious occasions and the amount drunk was restricted.
mesh_terms: D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D000434:Alcoholic Beverages / Q000266:history; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000517:prevention & control; D049669:History, 16th Century; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American / Q000266:history*; D008800:Mexico; D011639:Public Opinion; D011678:Punishment; D012067:Religion; D012925:Social Conformity; D012927:Social Control, Informal; D012931:Social Environment