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. 2007 Jan-Feb;16(1):49-55.
doi: 10.1080/10550490601080084.

Friends, family, and alcohol abuse: an examination of general and alcohol-specific social support

David R Groh  1 , Leonard A Jason, Margaret I Davis, Bradley D Olson, Joseph R Ferrari
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Friends, family, and alcohol abuse: an examination of general and alcohol-specific social support

David R Groh et al. Am J Addict. 2007 Jan-Feb.
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Abstract

Social support may be considered from several different dimensions. While general social support promotes well-being, specific social support is tied to particular functions, such as alcohol use. Not only may the form of social support vary, but also the source (ie, friends vs. family). This study investigated the impact of general and specific support for alcohol use from family versus friends on alcohol use among 897 U.S. residents of abstinent communal-living settings (Oxford Houses). Results indicated that general support from friends and length of stay in Oxford House significantly predicted less alcohol use. Implications for alcohol recovery are discussed.

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Interaction between Length of Stay in Oxford House General Friend Support as a Predictor of the Percentage of Participants who Consumed Alcohol During the 90 Days Prior to the Follow-Up Assessment
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