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Restrained drinking: risk factor for problems with alcohol?

S Curry, L Southwick, C Steele

    Addictive Behaviors
    |January 1, 1987
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    Researchers developed the Drinking Restraint Scale (DRS) to identify a restrained drinking style. This style is linked to more extreme alcohol use and negative consequences, even in non-heavy drinkers, suggesting it

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Behavioral Science
    • Addiction Studies

    Background:

    • The concept of "eating restraint" describes controlled food consumption.
    • A parallel style of "drinking restraint" in alcohol consumption is hypothesized.
    • The Drinking Restraint Scale (DRS) was developed to measure this construct.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and validate the seven-item Drinking Restraint Scale (DRS).
    • To investigate the relationship between drinking restraint and various alcohol consumption patterns and consequences.

    Main Methods:

    • Development and administration of the seven-item Drinking Restraint Scale (DRS).
    • Correlational analysis of DRS scores with other drinking-related measures.
    • Subgroup analysis excluding heavy drinkers to assess the robustness of findings.

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    Main Results:

    • A restrained drinking style was identified and measured by the DRS.
    • Higher DRS scores were associated with more extreme alcohol consumption patterns.
    • Restrained drinking correlated with increased intoxication frequency, external control of drinking, and negative alcohol-related consequences, independent of heavy drinking.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings support the existence of a distinct "drinking restraint" style.
    • Drinking restraint may be a significant risk factor for developing alcohol-related problems.
    • Further research into drinking restraint is warranted to understand its implications for alcohol misuse.