The measurement of drinking patterns and consequences in Mexico

Authors
Medina-Mora, ME Borges, G Villatoro, J
Citation
Me. Medina-mora et al., The measurement of drinking patterns and consequences in Mexico, J SUBST A, 12(1-2), 2000, pp. 183-196
Citations number
29
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science
Journal title
JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE
ISSN journal
08993289 → ACNP
Volume
12
Issue
1-2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
183 - 196
Database
ISI
SICI code
0899-3289(2000)12:1-2<183:TMODPA>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
The paper addresses the experiences of measuring and monitoring patterns of alcohol consumption and consequences in Mexico, provides an overview of al cohol use and problems, describes local cultural values that influence patt erns of drinking, and discusses measurement implications. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.