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Between 1979 and 1995, US adults reported lower thresholds for drunkenness and feeling alcohol effects. Frequency of drunkenness best predicted negative alcohol-related consequences, highlighting cultural shifts in alcohol perception.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Public Health
  • Substance Abuse Research

Background:

  • Alcohol consumption patterns and perceptions evolve over time.
  • Understanding subjective definitions of intoxication is crucial for public health.
  • Previous research has not fully explored shifts in perceived intoxication levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare changes in the definitions of drunkenness and feeling the effects of alcohol between 1979 and 1995 in US surveys.
  • To evaluate three measures of heavier drinking as predictors of negative alcohol-related consequences.

Main Methods:

  • Trend analysis of the 1979 (N=1772) and 1995 (N=2178) US National Alcohol Surveys.
  • Cross-sectional analysis of the 1995 National Alcohol Survey data.
  • Face-to-face interviews with alcohol consumers, measuring frequency of drunkenness, feeling effects, and consuming five or more drinks.

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Main Results:

  • Higher proportions of respondents in 1995 reported being drunk or feeling alcohol's effects.
  • The number of drinks required to feel drunk decreased from 8.2 to 6.3, and to feel effects from 4.7 to 4.0.
  • Frequency of drunkenness emerged as the strongest predictor of social consequences, alcohol dependence symptoms, and alcohol-related harm.

Conclusions:

  • Findings suggest significant cultural shifts in the US regarding alcohol perception between 1979 and 1995.
  • Subjective measures of heavier drinking are important for accurately assessing alcohol-related risks.
  • The study underscores the need to consider evolving societal norms in alcohol research.