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Beverage preferences and associated drinking patterns, consequences and other substance use behaviours
Michelle Dey1, Gerhard Gmel2, Joseph Studer2
11 Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland michelle.dey@uzh.ch.
European Journal of Public Health
|August 14, 2013
Summary
Beer preference in young Swiss men is linked to risky drinking and illicit drug use. Wine preference, however, is associated with lower-risk consumption and fewer negative alcohol-related consequences.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Substance Use Research
Background:
- Limited research exists on beverage preferences in countries with high alcohol consumption, such as Switzerland.
- Understanding these preferences is crucial for public health initiatives targeting young adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between beverage preferences (beer, wine, spirits) and drinking patterns.
- To examine associations with alcohol-related consequences and the use of other substances (cigarettes, cannabis, illicit drugs) among Swiss young men.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from 5399 Swiss men in the Cohort Study on Substance Use Risk Factors (C-SURF).
- Logistic regression models were used to assess associations between beverage preference and various outcomes.
- Participants had consumed alcohol in the preceding 12 months.
Main Results:
- Beer preference correlated with risky drinking patterns and illicit substance use (cannabis, other drugs).
- Wine preference was linked to low-risk alcohol consumption and fewer negative alcohol-related consequences.
- Preference for strong alcohol also showed associations with illicit substance use.
- Risky drinking behaviors independently increased the likelihood of negative outcomes, regardless of beverage preference.
Conclusions:
- Beer preference among young Swiss men is associated with increased risks for heavy drinking and illicit drug use.
- Public health policies should consider interventions to reduce consumption of high-quantity alcohol beverages, like beer, to mitigate negative consequences.
- Targeted strategies may be needed to address the specific risks linked to different beverage preferences.
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