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Luczak, Susan E.; Glatt, Stephen J.; Wall, Tamara J. – Psychological Bulletin, 2006
Meta-analyses were conducted to determine the magnitude of relationships between polymorphisms in 2 genes, ALDH2 and ADH1B, with alcohol dependence in Asians. For each gene, possession of 1 variant [asterisk]2 allele was protective against alcohol dependence, and possession of a 2nd [asterisk]2 allele did not offer significant additional…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Alcoholism, Ethnic Groups, Genetics
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Sue, Stanley; And Others – Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 1979
This article suggests that there are genetic and cultural factors which account for the difference in drinking patterns between Caucasian and Asian Americans. It is also suggested that Asian acculturation has an influence on this difference. (EB)
Descriptors: Acculturation, Alcoholism, Asian Americans, Cultural Influences
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Watts, Thomas D.; Wright, Roosevelt, Jr. – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1991
Briefly discusses some aspects of the role of the state and the position of minorities in respect to alcoholism policies and services. Includes case study of a Black alcoholic. Refers readers to studies on Black alcoholism, Native American alcoholism, Hispanic alcoholism, and Asian-American alcoholism. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Alcoholism, American Indians, Asian Americans, Blacks