title: Goal choice of alcoholics: a comparison of those who choose total abstinence vs. those who choose responsible, controlled drinking.
abstract: Examined possible pre-treatment differences between alcoholic veterans who choose total abstinence and those who choose responsible drinking as their drinking goal. The two groups were compared on a variety of behavioral, cognitive, affective, and demographic characteristics. It was found that those who choose responsible drinking had a significantly shorter history of abusive drinking (6.5 years vs. 11.5 years) and more education (12.5 years vs. 10.8 years). In addition, the responsible drinking group showed a stronger belief that their chance for success was 100%.
mesh_terms: D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002755:Choice Behavior; D004522:Educational Status; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans