Coombs D W, Globetti G
Int J Addict. 1986 Jan;21(1):59-81. doi: 10.3109/10826088609063438.
Alcoholism and alcohol-related problems in Latin America constitute a serious problem that may be increasing despite variations by ethnicity, country, and other variables. Ethnographic studies since 1940 suggest that heavy, convivial drinking among adult males for recreational reasons is common and has been for some time. Epidemiological surveys and ethnographic research since 1960 suggest that social changes accompanying urbanization and modernization are introducing escapist/utilitarian motives for drinking that interact with traditional recreational motives to cause increasing alcohol use and alcoholism. A resource table on use patterns in Latin America is provided.
拉丁美洲的酗酒及与酒精相关的问题构成了一个严重的问题，尽管存在种族、国家及其他变量的差异，但这一问题仍可能在加剧。自1940年以来的人种学研究表明，成年男性出于娱乐目的大量饮酒作乐的现象很常见，且已存在一段时间。自1960年以来的流行病学调查和人种学研究表明，伴随城市化和现代化而来的社会变革正在引入逃避现实/功利性的饮酒动机，这些动机与传统的娱乐动机相互作用，导致酒精使用和酗酒情况日益增加。文中提供了一份关于拉丁美洲饮酒模式的资料表。
