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ALCMOSTDY2W
Number of drinks had on day drank more than typical amount in last two weeks
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Description

For sample persons ages 18 and over who drank at least two days in the last two weeks and drank more than their typical number of drinks of beer, wine or liquor on exactly one day in the past two weeks (ALCMOREDY2W), ALCMOSTDY2W reports the number of drinks the person consumed on the day he or she drank more than typical in the last two weeks. Please see the Comparability and Universe tabs for changes in the universe.

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

Comparability

In 1983, this question was asked of persons who have had twelve drinks in any year of their life, while in 1988 this question was asked of persons who have had twelve drinks in the past year. 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 drank more than their typical number of drinks of beer, wine or liquor on exactly one day in the past two weeks.
  • 1988: Sample persons ages 18+ who have had twelve drinks in the past year, drank at least two days in the last two weeks, and drank more than their typical number of drinks of beer, wine or liquor on exactly one day in the past two weeks.

Availability

  • 1983, 1988

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