Binge Drinking in Emerging Adulthood: Prevalence, Predictors, and Preventions

Sizhan Liang

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Binge Drinking in Emerging Adulthood: Prevalence, Predictors, and Preventions

Sizhan Liang*

Educational Psychology, University of Arizona, USA

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Received Date: April 23, 2022; Published Date: May 26, 2022

Abstract

This review examines a common alcohol abuse pattern named binge drinking, focusing on its prevalence in an important developmental period – emerging adulthood. Definition of binge drinking is introduced. Then evidence is provided to explain why binge drinking is most popular among emerging adults, compared to other age groups. Predictors of binge drinking are discussed, including but not limited to living situation, instability events, employment status, and college attendance. Finally, preventive interventions targeting emerging adults are proposed, as well as suggestions for future research.

Keywords: Binge drinking; Alcohol consumption; Transitional period; Emerging adults

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Sizhan Liang. Binge Drinking in Emerging Adulthood: Prevalence, Predictors, and Preventions. Open Access J Addict & Psychol 5(2): 2022. OAJAP.MS.ID.000610. DOI: 10.33552/OAJAP.2022.05.000610.

Keywords

Drinking, Emerging Adulthood, Prevalence, Predictors, Preventions, Binge drinking, Young people, Alcohol consumption, Common abuse pattern, Blood alcohol concentration, Beer, Wine, Distilled spirits, Alcohol, Drink level