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Spreading out or concentrating weekly consumption: alcohol problems and other consequences within a UK population
Patrick Miller1, Moira Plant, Martin Plant
1Alcohol and Health Research Trust, Centre for Research in Public Health and Primary Care Development, University of the West of England, Glenside Campus, Blackberry Hill, Stapleton, Bristol BS16 1DD, UK. pm011g5446@blueyonder.co.uk
Alcohol and Alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire)
|June 9, 2005
Summary
Consuming alcohol weekly in one or two sessions (binge drinking) leads to more problems than spreading it out, especially above 11 units. Binge drinking is a key target for harm reduction strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Alcohol Research
Background:
- Understanding alcohol consumption patterns is crucial for public health.
- Differentiating between binge drinking and spread consumption is important for assessing alcohol-related harm.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the health consequences of weekly alcohol consumption patterns in a UK population.
- To compare problems associated with consuming alcohol in one or two sessions versus spreading it over several sessions.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the UK components of the GENACIS survey.
- Inclusion of adult participants aged 18 years and older.
- Comparison of alcohol-related problems based on drinking frequency and weekly consumption levels.
Main Results:
- At low consumption levels, 'spreaders' reported more problems than 'bingers'.
- Above approximately 11 units weekly, 'bingers' reported more problems than 'spreaders'.
- Higher consumption levels were associated with more positive experiences for 'bingers' compared to 'spreaders'.
- Older adults (>54 years) and females generally consumed less alcohol and reported fewer problems.
Conclusions:
- Both alcohol consumption level and drinking pattern significantly influence experienced problems.
- Binge drinking patterns exceeding approximately 11 units per week are a primary target for harm minimization efforts.
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