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A Developmental-Genetic Model of Alcoholism: Implications for Genetic Research.
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Devor, Eric J. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1994
Research for biological-genetic markers of alcoholism is discussed in context of a multifactorial, heterogeneous, developmental model. Suggested that strategies used in linkage and association studies will require modification. Also suggested several extant associations of genetic markers represent true secondary interactive phenomena that alter…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Behavior Disorders, Biological Influences, Causal Models
Implications of Recent Neuropsychopharmacologic Research for Understanding the Etiology and Development of Alcoholism.
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Kranzler, Henry R.; Anton, Raymond F. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1994
Recent studies show the neuropsychopharmacologic basis of alcoholism. Studies involving the serotonergic and opioidergic neurotransmitter systems have shown consistent results. Concurrent nosologic developments have led to identification of subtypes of alcoholism. This article reviews literature in these various areas in an effort to enhance…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Behavior Disorders, Causal Models, Clinical Psychology
Alcoholism: A Developmental Disorder.
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Tarter, Ralph E.; Vanyukov, Michael – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1994
Alcoholism etiology is discussed from developmental behavior genetic perspective. Temperament features that appear to be associated with heightened risk for alcoholism are examined. Their interactions with the environment during course of development are considered within epigenetic framework and, as discussed, have ramifications for improving…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Behavior Development, Behavior Disorders, Counseling Techniques
Alcoholics Anonymous and Behavior Therapy: Can Habits Be Treated as Diseases? Can Diseases Be Treated as Habits?
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McCrady, Barbara S. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1994
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and behavior therapy have been characterized as having opposing views of alcoholism. This article describes theoretical foundations, view of the change process, and treatment practices of AA and behavior therapy. Theoretical and practice perspectives on integration of the two models are examined, and advantages and…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Counseling Techniques