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ALCSTOP
Ever drink again or stopped permanently (current drinker who did not drink in last 2 weeks)

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Description

ALCSTOP reports if the person expects to ever drink again or has stopped permanently.

In 1983, this question was asked of sample persons ages 18 and over who have had twelve drinks in any year of their life, whose last drink was more than a year ago and who did not report having quit drinking or being an infrequent drinker. In 1988, this question was asked of sample persons ages 18 and over who have had twelve drinks in the past year and did not drink in the last two weeks.

This question is part of the 1983 and 1988 alcohol use supplement. Please use drop down menus for related variables.

Comparability

The change in universe limits comparability between samples.

Universe

  • 1983: Sample persons ages 18+ who have had twelve drinks in any year of their life and whose last drink was more than a year ago, and did not report having quit drinking or being an infrequent drinker.
  • 1988: Sample persons ages 18+ who have had twelve drinks in the past year and did not drink in the last two weeks.

Availability

  • 1983, 1988

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