Comment on the Paper by Quinn and Fromme Entitled Subjective Response to Alcohol Challenge: A Quantitative Review

Marc A. Schuckit,

Marc A. Schuckit

From the Department of Psychiatry (MAS), University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California.

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Marc A. Schuckit,

Marc A. Schuckit

From the Department of Psychiatry (MAS), University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California.

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First published: 08 June 2011

https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1530-0277.2011.01561.x

Citations: 5

Reprint requests: Marc A. Schuckit, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, 8950 Villa La Jolla Drive, Suite B-218, La Jolla, CA 92037; Tel.: 858-822-0880; Fax: 858-822-1002; E-mail: [email protected]

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Abstract

Background: This commentary discusses the recent paper by Quinn and Fromme (2011), placing their results into perspective.

Results: Quinn and Fromme’s meta-analysis is an important and useful synthesis of a complex literature. It is clear, well written, and well reasoned, with conclusions that are relevant to both the Low Level of Response Model and the Differentiator Model.

Conclusions: Drs. Quinn and Fromme use a thorough and thoughtful approach, and I encourage researchers to address the important questions raised by their meta-analysis.

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