Pre-game drinking among young adults and its association with positive and negative alcohol consequences

CONCLUSION: The unique association between pre-gaming and positive consequences may help explain why pre-gaming is linked with heavy drinking and other risky behaviors as positive consequences have been shown to reinforce such behaviors. Findings suggest pre-gaming may be a useful intervention point for alcohol reduction programs.PMID:34560423 | DOI:10.1016/j.addbeh.2021.107120

Source: Addictive Behaviors - September 24, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Brian H Calhoun Ashley N Linden-Carmichael Source Type: research