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Binge drinking in young adults: Data, definitions, and determinants.
Kelly E Courtney1, John Polich
1Department of Psychology, San Diego State University, CA, USA.
Psychological Bulletin
|February 13, 2009
Summary
Binge drinking, a growing concern, negatively impacts cognitive functions like memory. This review clarifies its definition and consequences, highlighting risks for college-age men.
Area of Science:
- Alcohol Research
- Neuroscience
- Public Health
Background:
- Binge drinking is a significant issue in alcohol research.
- The field lacks clear definitions and empirical cohesion.
- Recent studies show increasing incidence in college-age men.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and synthesize findings on binge drinking.
- To provide a definition of binge drinking based on empirical data.
- To discuss theoretical implications for neurophysiological and neurocognitive function.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of epidemiological and experimental studies.
- Analysis of data on alcohol-related problems and incidence.
- Examination of neurocognitive deficits in binge drinkers.
Main Results:
- Epidemiological studies confirm the seriousness of alcohol-related problems linked to binge drinking.
- Experimental studies reveal neurocognitive deficits in frontal lobe processing and working memory among binge drinkers.
- A growing incidence of binge drinking is reported in college-age men.
Conclusions:
- Binge drinking poses significant risks, including neurocognitive deficits.
- A precise definition of binge drinking is needed for empirical cohesion.
- Further research is needed to understand the neurophysiological alterations caused by binge drinking.
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