A short version of the Alcohol Consumption Consequences Evaluation Scale (ACCE10)

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Public Health
• Addiction Medicine

Background:

• Risky alcohol consumption, including Binge Drinking (BD), is a significant concern among university students.
• Early detection and intervention are crucial for mitigating the negative consequences of alcohol use.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and validate a brief version of the Alcohol Consumption Consequences Evaluation Scale (ACCE) for rapid screening of alcohol-related risks in university students.
• To assess the utility of the brief ACCE (ACCE10) in identifying Binge Drinking (BD) behaviors.

Main Methods:

• A brief version (ACCE10) was created by selecting items with high discrimination parameters from the original ACCE.
• The Rasch model was applied for scale development.
• Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analyses and logistic regression were used to validate the scale's effectiveness in identifying Binge Drinking (BD).

Main Results:

• The ACCE10 demonstrated strong performance in ROC analyses, with an overall area of 0.812.
• The scale correctly classified 89.2% of students regarding Binge Drinking (BD) status.
• Individuals scoring above 3 on the ACCE10 were 3.8 times more likely to engage in Binge Drinking (BD).

Conclusions:

• The brief ACCE10 is a useful and validated screening tool for detecting risky alcohol consumption and Binge Drinking (BD) in university settings.
• ACCE10 facilitates early intervention by identifying at-risk students and guiding them toward appropriate support.
• This scale can help raise awareness of alcohol consumption patterns and prevent the progression of addictive behaviors.