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February 1969

About Alcoholism - Alcoholism Information, Research and Treatment

Acceptance of Alcoholics

A study supported by the National Institute of Mental Health and conducted by Gerald Globetti, Ph.D, an associate professor at Mississippi State University, asked for "true" or "false" replies on five points: (1) I would be willing to sponsor a recovered alcoholic for membership in my favorite club; (2) if I were employed in a job, I would not hesitate to share my office with a recovered alcoholic; (3) if I had to work out of town for several months, I would be willing to room with a recovered alcoholic; (4) I would strongly discourage my child from marrying a recovered alcoholic; (5) I can imagine myself falling in love with a recovered alcoholic.

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