| Title | In with the old and out with the new? A comparison of the old and new binge drinking standards. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2014 |
| Authors | Corbin, William R., Suzanne Zalewski, Robert F. Leeman, Benjamin A. Toll, Lisa M. Fucito, and Stephanie S. O'Malley |
| Journal | Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pagination | 2657-63 |
| Date Published | 2014 Oct |
| ISSN | 1530-0277 |
| Abstract | There 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. |
| DOI | 10.1111/acer.12514 |
| Alternate Journal | Alcohol. Clin. Exp. Res. |
