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The last three chapters have demonstrated how routine data may be collected from the health service and forensic medicine. These data present a view of the occurrence of alcohol and drug abuse in society which is generated from a ‘medical model’. As useful as this approach is, it does not take into account the nature and needs of specific groups. To do this a more ‘socially appropriate perspective’ can be used. The following case studies illustrate some of the problems resulting from methodological issues in this area of investigation and, in particular, from studies undertaken in short-term projects undertaken by graduate students. Important discussions relating to: ‘what level of consumption constitutes abuse’ ‘alcohol usage by the elderly’, and ‘the effectiveness of health education’ will be introduced.
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Bonner, A., Waterhouse, J. (1996). Alcohol Abuse in Society: Case Studies. In: Bonner, A., Waterhouse, J. (eds) Addictive Behaviour: Molecules to Mankind. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-24657-1_17
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