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Alcohol as muse.

D W Goodwin1

  • 1University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City 66160.

American Journal of Psychotherapy
|July 1, 1992
PubMed
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American writers in this century excessively drink alcohol. This paper explores potential explanations for this phenomenon, examining psychological, creative, and sociological factors contributing to alcoholism among writers.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Literary Studies

Background:

  • A notable increase in alcoholism among American writers in the 20th century has been observed.
  • Explanations for this trend are varied, ranging from neurological theories to lifestyle choices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and present various explanations for the high rate of alcoholism among American writers in the 20th century.
  • To differentiate between general reasons for drinking and specific factors contributing to writer alcoholism in the US.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of existing theories on writer alcoholism.
  • Comparative analysis of alcoholism rates among writers in the US versus other countries and historical periods.

Main Results:

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  • Theories discussed include neurological factors (dual brain hemispheres), alcohol as a creative process inhibitor, and the "loner" hypothesis (writers as loners).
  • The paper questions the "loner" hypothesis's ability to explain the 20th-century US "epidemic" and international disparities.
  • Historical and international comparisons reveal lower rates of alcoholism among writers in earlier centuries and in countries like Russia, the UK, and Ireland.

Conclusions:

  • While reasons for writers drinking are numerous, the specific factors driving the high incidence of alcoholism among 20th-century American writers remain complex and require further investigation.
  • The "epidemic" in the US suggests unique cultural or societal factors at play, not fully explained by existing theories.