The single distribution theory of alcohol consumption. A rejoinder to the critique of Parker and Harman.
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.
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