A cautionary note regarding count models of alcohol consumption in randomized controlled trials

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Alcohol consumption is commonly used as a primary outcome in randomized alcohol treatment studies. The distribution of alcohol consumption is highly skewed, particularly in subjects with alcohol dependence.</p> <p>Methods...

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Main Authors: Saitz Richard, Kim Eugenia, Horton Nicholas J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-02-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/7/9