Trends in Adult Alcohol Use and Binge Drinking in the Early 21st-Century United States: A Meta-Analysis of 6 National Survey Series.

Richard A Grucza Kenneth J Sher William C KerrMelissa J KraussCamillia K Lui Yoanna E McDowell Sarah M HartzGurpal VirdiLaura J Bierut

Published in: Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research (2018)

Significant increases in the prevalence of alcohol use and of binge drinking over the past 10 to 15 years were observed, but not for all demographic groups. However, the increase in binge drinking among middle-aged and older adults is substantial and may be driving increasing rates of alcohol-related morbidity and mortality.

Keyphrases

alcohol consumption
risk factors