Title: Why is Abstinence Necessary for the Recovery of Some Problem Drinkers?
Abstract: Summary Given a paradigm change in the alcoholism field from an irreversible disease to a reversible behavioural disorder, a new theoretical foundation for the abstinence requirement in treatment is needed. Such a foundation might consist of two classes of exceptional circumstances where abstinence is justified, one for permanent and the other for temporary abstinence.
Publication Year: 1983
Publication Date: 1983-06-01
Language: en
Type: review
Indexed In: ['crossref', 'pubmed']
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