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Binge Drinking and the American College Student: What's Five Drinks?

 
Abstract   |   Article
 

Binge Drinking - Its Measurement and Meaning

The use of the term binge drinking and the 5/4 measure have helped to advance the understanding of college alcohol use over the past 10 years. The present article discusses the importance, relevance, and utility of this measure.
 
 
 
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  Author(s):
Wechsler H, Nelson TF.

Original Publication:
Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. 2001; 15(4): 287-291.

 
 

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