“…In addition, the alcoholic1s memory of the long-range effects may be impaired because of blackouts and state-dependent learning effects (cf., Overton, 1971). In a series of studies by Mendelson and his colleagues (e.g., McGuire, Mendelson and Stein, 1966;Tamerin, Weiner and Mendelson, 1970), alcoholics were asked to describe their initial expectancies about the effects of alcohol on their feelings and moods prior to a scheduled period of drinking in a research ward setting. Almost all the subjects anticipated that alcohol would make them feel more relaxed, more comfortable, and less depressed.…”