Chegwidden M, Flaherty B J
Med J Aust. 1977 May 7;1(19):699-703. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1977.tb131033.x.
Fifty-five Aboriginal alcoholic males were compared with ninety non-Aboriginal alcoholic males, presenting voluntarily for treatment at an alcohol withdrawal unit. Although the chronological development of excessive drinking habits was similar, significant differences in drinking patterns and social backgrounds were found. Aboriginal patients consumed more alcohol, had lower levels of education and vocational achievement and were more often homeless. However, physical condition was similar in both groups. It was suggested that treatment of both groups should be similar in the acute withdrawal phase and that there was need for more rehabilitation and after-care facilities for Aboriginal alcoholics rather than for more medical units.
五十五名原住民酗酒男性与九十名非原住民酗酒男性进行了比较，他们均自愿前往戒酒治疗中心接受治疗。尽管过度饮酒习惯的时间发展过程相似，但在饮酒模式和社会背景方面发现了显著差异。原住民患者饮酒量更多，教育水平和职业成就较低，且更常无家可归。然而，两组的身体状况相似。研究表明，两组在急性戒酒阶段的治疗应相似，并且需要为原住民酗酒者提供更多的康复和后续护理设施，而非更多的医疗单位。
