Biomedicalization and alcohol studies: Implications for policy

Journal of Public Health Policy

Volumn 25, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 211-228

  Midanik, Lorraine T ^a  

^a NONE

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ALCOHOL;

ALCOHOLISM; BIOMEDICINE; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR; FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; GENETICS; HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION; HEALTH CARE PLANNING; MEDICAL INFORMATION; MEDICAL RESEARCH; POLICY; REVIEW; SOCIAL PROBLEM; UNITED STATES;

ALCOHOLISM; HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH; HUMANS; UNITED STATES; UNITED STATES SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION;

EID: 2942670518     PISSN: 01975897     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.jphp.3190021     Document Type: Review

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