title: The single distribution theory of alcohol consumption. A rejoinder to the critique of Parker and Harman.
abstract: It is concluded that the central element of the theory, that the mean and rate of heavy consumption are closely related, is irrefutable, and recommendations for a prevention program are outlined.
mesh_terms: D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D004467:Economics; D006801:Humans; D008104:Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / Q000401:mortality; D008960:Models, Psychological; D012107:Research Design; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013223:Statistics as Topic