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Reasons for drinking among DWI arrestees

D M Donovan, G A Marlatt

    Addictive Behaviors
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Individuals arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) cited interpersonal, intrapersonal, and social factors as reasons for their drinking episodes. Understanding these drinking motivations is key to preventing future DWI arrests.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Criminology
    • Substance Abuse Research

    Background:

    • Driving while intoxicated (DWI) remains a significant public safety concern.
    • Understanding the motivations behind alcohol consumption leading to DWI is crucial for effective intervention strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the psychological and situational factors contributing to drinking episodes resulting in DWI arrests.
    • To identify common categories of reasons for drinking among DWI arrestees.

    Main Methods:

    • A self-report checklist was administered to individuals arrested for DWI.
    • Factor analysis was employed to derive categories of reasons for drinking.

    Main Results:

    • Three primary categories of drinking reasons emerged: interpersonal negative feelings, intrapersonal negative feelings, and social factors.

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  • These categories provide insight into the diverse motivations for drinking that precede DWI offenses.

    • Conclusions:

    • Drinking episodes leading to DWI arrests are often driven by a complex interplay of emotional distress and social influences.
    • Interventions targeting these specific psychological and social factors may help reduce DWI recidivism.