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In with the old and out with the new? A comparison of the old and new binge drinking standards.

TitleIn with the old and out with the new? A comparison of the old and new binge drinking standards.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsCorbin, William R., Suzanne Zalewski, Robert F. Leeman, Benjamin A. Toll, Lisa M. Fucito, and Stephanie S. O'Malley
JournalAlcoholism, clinical and experimental research
Volume38
Issue10
Pagination2657-63
Date Published2014 Oct
ISSN1530-0277
AbstractThere is consistent evidence that the binge drinking standard of 5+ drinks per drinking occasion for men (4+ for women) is associated with risk for negative consequences. Yet, many have questioned the adequacy of this measure as an index of intoxication (e.g., a blood alcohol concentration [BAC] of 0.08 g%). In response to these concerns, a National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism task force recommended adding a time qualifier of 2 hours to this criterion. Although conceptually appealing, there has been little effort to determine whether this new measure better captures drinking that leads to negative consequences.
DOI10.1111/acer.12514
Alternate JournalAlcohol. Clin. Exp. Res.

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