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Janice Charles¹, Lisa Valenti, Graeme Miller

¹Australian GP Statistics & Classification Centre, University of Sydney, New South Wales.

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This study defines regular binge drinking as consuming six or more standard drinks weekly or monthly. This definition aids in evaluating and caring for patients with excessive alcohol consumption patterns.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Alcohol Research

Background:

Binge drinking, characterized by episodic excessive alcohol consumption, lacks a universal definition.
Accurate identification of binge drinking patterns is crucial for public health interventions and patient care.
The Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health (BEACH) program aimed to address this gap.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish a clear, measurable definition of regular binge drinking within a patient population.
To utilize existing validated screening tools for assessing alcohol consumption patterns.
To inform healthcare providers about a consistent metric for identifying at-risk individuals.

Main Methods:

The study employed three questions from the World Health Organization's Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT).
Data was collected from a subsample (40%) of adult patients (aged 18 and over) participating in the BEACH program.
Alcohol consumption was assessed to identify patterns of episodic excessive drinking.

Main Results:

A definition for regular binge drinkers was established: consuming six or more standard drinks on a single occasion.
This consumption pattern was identified as occurring either weekly or monthly.
The AUDIT questions provided a feasible method for data collection in a clinical setting.

Conclusions:

The study proposes a practical definition for regular binge drinking (six+ standard drinks weekly/monthly) for clinical and research use.
This definition, derived from AUDIT, facilitates consistent identification of binge drinkers in healthcare settings.
Standardized definitions are essential for effective evaluation and care strategies related to excessive alcohol consumption.