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ALCMORE2WK
Drank more than typical amount last two weeks

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Description

ALCMORE2WK reports if the person drank more than their average number of beer, wine, or liquor drinks on one or more days during the last two weeks.

In 1983, this question was asked of sample persons ages 18 and over who have had twelve drinks in any year of their life and had at least one drink in the past two weeks. In 1988, this question was asked of sample persons ages 18 and over who have had twelve drinks in the past year and drank at least two days 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

Aside from the change in universe, there are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

  • 1983: Sample persons ages 18+ who have had twelve drinks in any year of their life and had at least one drink in the past two weeks.
  • 1988: Sample persons ages 18+ who have had twelve drinks in the past year and drank at least two days in the last two weeks.

Availability

  • 1983, 1988

Weights