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Typologies of alcohol dependence. From Jellinek to genetics and beyond.
Neuropsychology review - 1 Mar 2009
Leggio Lorenzo, Kenna George A, Fenton Miriam, Bonenfant Erica, Swift Robert M
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The goal of typology research is to identify subtypes of alcohol dependent (AD) patients sharing fundamental characteristics and try to match each subtype, with the most precise treatment strategy. This review provides a comprehensive history of the literature on alcohol dependent subtypes starting from the earliest attempt made by Jellinek. The binary models identified most closely with Cloninger and Babor as...
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