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Drinking Patterns of Alcoholics Differing in Levels of Perceived and Experienced Control

Michael R. O’Leary, Dennis M. Donovan, Diane E. O’Leary

SUMMARY. In men alcoholics, control orientation appears to be related to perceived benefits of drinking, while the level of control experienced in social situations appears to be related to the consequences of drinking.