The Associated Press (via the Pantagraph) reports that adult binge drinkers prefer beer, while teen binge drinkers prefer liquor.
The stereotype-shattering findings are reported in two studies by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
And just what, may I ask, are we supposed to do with this information? What difference does it make what kind of alcohol each binge-drinking demographic unit prefers — from a medical standpoint, that is? Does it make a difference in how they’re treated for alcoholism? Does it shed any new light on how to help people overcome alcohol addiction? Why was money spent on this study?
Did they perchance discover other fascinating tidbits of knowledge, such as whether more adults than teens prefer limes in their Coronas? Or whether a majority of British adults with the last name of Bond prefer their martinis shaken rather than stirred? Inquiring minds want to know!
Well of course it’s important. Trivia drives our news these days. Issues, analysis and critical thinking are not necessary when decision making is done in the gut.
Oh no . . . looks like I might be in danger of becoming a “binge drinker.” Better switch to hard liquor!!
I expect it’ll make a difference in advertising rules that seek to restrict advertisement of alcohol to minors, and will aid in understanding how teens become interested in alcohol and where/how they seek to acquire it illegally.
Ah…I am still stuck on Bombay Saphire…cool…I am still young…YES!
JB
It would seem that the ‘Drink Responsibly’ campaign might not be very effective.
Oh, Jazzbass, a drinker after my own heart!
What if you prefer it all? Our neighborhood has themed drinking night such as beer night, tequila night, jug of wine night, rum night, etc. We are quite the lively bunch!