The structuration model is described as a strategy for the sociological analysis of alcohol and other substance use and abuse. The method centers on the derivations of social meanings of objects and behaviors that are neglected through the use of other strategies. An expansion of understanding of alcohol use through the development of positive explanations is illustrated through data on drinking-related expressions among Orthodox and non-Orthodox Jews, focusing upon the avoidance of alcohol problems.
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