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Levin Persistent High Alcohol Consumption in Alcohol-Preferring (P) Rats Results from a Lack of Normal Aversion to Alcohol Alcohol Alcohol. 2010 45: 219-222; doi:10.1093/alcalc/agq020. http://alcalc.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/45/3/219?etoc ---------------------------------------------------------------- Metabolic Effects ---------------------------------------------------------------- E. Gonzalez-Reimers, M. C. Duran-Castellon, A. Lopez-Lirola, F. Santolaria-Fernandez, P. Abreu-Gonzalez, J. Alvisa-Negrin, and M. J. Sanchez-Perez Alcoholic Myopathy: Vitamin D Deficiency is Related to Muscle Fibre Atrophy in a Murine Model Alcohol Alcohol. 2010 45: 223-230; doi:10.1093/alcalc/agq010. http://alcalc.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/45/3/223?etoc ---------------------------------------------------------------- Cognitive and Behavioural Aspects ---------------------------------------------------------------- I-Chao Liu, Chen-Huan Chiu, and Tsung-Tsair Yang The Effects of Gender and a Co-occurring Depressive Disorder on Neurocognitive Functioning in Patients with Alcohol Dependence Alcohol Alcohol. 2010 45: 231-236; doi:10.1093/alcalc/agq016. http://alcalc.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/45/3/231?etoc Wolfgang Sperling, Teresa Biermann, Stefan Bleich, Rose Galvin, Christian Maihofner, Johannes Kornhuber, and Udo Reulbach Non-right-handedness and Free Serum Testosterone Levels in Detoxified Patients with Alcohol Dependence Alcohol Alcohol. 2010 45: 237-240; doi:10.1093/alcalc/agq014. http://alcalc.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/45/3/237?etoc Mariana Cordovil De Sousa Uva, Olivier Luminet, Marie Cortesi, Eric Constant, Marc Derely, and Philippe De Timary Distinct Effects of Protracted Withdrawal on Affect, Craving, Selective Attention and Executive Functions among Alcohol-Dependent Patients Alcohol Alcohol. 2010 45: 241-246; doi:10.1093/alcalc/agq012. http://alcalc.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/45/3/241?etoc ---------------------------------------------------------------- Assessment and Detection ---------------------------------------------------------------- Vincenza Bianchi, Alessandra Ivaldi, Alessia Raspagni, Carlo Arfini, and Matteo Vidali Use of Carbohydrate-Deficient Transferrin (CDT) and a Combination of GGT and CDT (GGT-CDT) to Assess Heavy Alcohol Consumption in Traffic Medicine Alcohol Alcohol. 2010 45: 247-251; doi:10.1093/alcalc/agq006. http://alcalc.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/45/3/247?etoc ---------------------------------------------------------------- Treatment ---------------------------------------------------------------- Ulric Hermansson, Anders Helander, Lena Brandt, Anders Huss, and Sten Ronnberg Screening and Brief Intervention for Risky Alcohol Consumption in the Workplace: Results of a 1-Year Randomized Controlled Study Alcohol Alcohol. 2010 45: 252-257; doi:10.1093/alcalc/agq021. http://alcalc.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/45/3/252?etoc John A. Cunningham, T. Cameron Wild, Joanne Cordingley, Trevor Van Mierlo, and Keith Humphreys Twelve-Month Follow-up Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial of a Brief Personalized Feedback Intervention for Problem Drinkers Alcohol Alcohol. 2010 45: 258-262; doi:10.1093/alcalc/agq009. Open Access http://alcalc.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/45/3/258?etoc Sairat Noknoy, Ram Rangsin, Pichai Saengcharnchai, Usa Tantibhaedhyangkul, and Jim McCambridge RCT of Effectiveness of Motivational Enhancement Therapy Delivered by Nurses for Hazardous Drinkers in Primary Care Units in Thailand Alcohol Alcohol. 2010 45: 263-270; doi:10.1093/alcalc/agq013. http://alcalc.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/45/3/263?etoc Alexander Diehl, Lisa Ulmer, Jochen Mutschler, Hans Herre, Bertram Krumm, Bernhard Croissant, Karl Mann, and Falk Kiefer Why is Disulfiram Superior to Acamprosate in the Routine Clinical Setting? A Retrospective Long-Term Study in 353 Alcohol-Dependent Patients Alcohol Alcohol. 2010 45: 271-277; doi:10.1093/alcalc/agq017. http://alcalc.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/45/3/271?etoc ---------------------------------------------------------------- Epidemiology ---------------------------------------------------------------- Sawitri Assanangkornchai, Nisan Sam-Angsri, Sirinporn Rerngpongpan, and Amata Lertnakorn Patterns of Alcohol Consumption in the Thai Population: Results of the National Household Survey of 2007 Alcohol Alcohol. 2010 45: 278-285; doi:10.1093/alcalc/agq018. http://alcalc.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/45/3/278?etoc Satu Helakorpi, Pia Makela, and Antti Uutela Alcohol Consumption before and after a Significant Reduction of Alcohol Prices in 2004 in Finland: Were the Effects Different across Population Subgroups? Alcohol Alcohol. 2010 45: 286-292; doi:10.1093/alcalc/agq007. http://alcalc.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/45/3/286?etoc ---------------------------------------------------------------- Letter to the Editor ---------------------------------------------------------------- Sergei V. Jargin Social Vulnerability of Alcoholics and Patients with Alcohol-Related Dementia: A View from Russia Alcohol Alcohol. 2010 45: 293-294; doi:10.1093/alcalc/agq015. http://alcalc.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/45/3/293?etoc ---------------------------------------------------------------- Book Review ---------------------------------------------------------------- Killian Welch First Do No Harm: Being a Resilient Doctor in the 21st Century. By Leanne Rowe and Michael Kidd Alcohol Alcohol. 2010 45: 295; doi:10.1093/alcalc/agq019. http://alcalc.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/45/3/295?etoc ---------------------------------------------------------------- List of Referees 2009 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Alcohol Alcohol. 2010 45: 296-298; doi:10.1093/alcalc/agq011. http://alcalc.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/45/3/296?etoc *****************************FREE CONTENT******************************* Alcohol Portrayal on Television Affects Actual Drinking Behaviour by Rutger C. M. E. Engels, Roel Hermans, Rick B. van Baaren, Tom Hollenstein, and Sander M. Bot Read this article FREE online: www.oxfordjournals.org/page/3537/2 The Korsakoff Syndrome: Clinical Aspects, Psychology, and Treatment by Michael D. Kopelman, Allan D. Thomson, Irene Guerrini, and E. 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