Comment on Mazza and Stevens and on Miller and Hester.

Supplements D. Mazza and D. Stevens's (1988) critique of W. R. Miller and R. K. Hester's (see record 1986-28253-001) review of alcoholism treatment. Of 6 studies cited in the review, 2 did not compare inpatient and outpatient treatment; 4 were conducted over 13 yrs earlier; methodological limitations of the studies preclude conclusions about outcomes; and the studies focused on late-stage, chronic populations. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)