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Rise in Binge Drinking Among German Youth

Study reveals increase in binge drinking among German youth post-pandemic, alongside a decrease in regular alcohol consumption.

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German Federal Center For Health EducationBundeszentrale Für Gesundheitliche Aufklärung

Johannes NießenBurkhard Blienert

What policy changes are being advocated in response to the study's findings?: The study also found that the age at which adolescents first drink alcohol has shifted slightly upward in recent years, but it still remains below the legal purchasing age. The German Federal Drug Commissioner is calling for stricter regulations, including an alcohol ban for those under 16 years of age.
What percentage of young men and women engaged in binge drinking in the 2023 study?: The study showed that 46.2% of men aged 18-25 engaged in binge drinking in 2023, nearing pre-pandemic levels after a significant drop in 2021. Among young women (18-25), binge drinking rose from 19% to 25.1%.
What are the concerns raised by experts regarding alcohol consumption among young people?: Experts express concern over the rise in binge drinking, attributing the previous decrease to pandemic restrictions. They highlight the harmful effects of alcohol, especially on the developing brains of youth and teenagers, and emphasize that even one drink is detrimental.
How does the study's findings on regular alcohol consumption differ from those on binge drinking?: While binge drinking increased, regular alcohol consumption among young adults decreased compared to previous years. The study found that regular weekly drinking among 18-25-year-olds was at its lowest point in years, with only 38.8% of men and 18.2% of women reporting such behavior.
What is the main finding of the study regarding alcohol consumption among young people in Germany?: A recent study by the German Federal Center for Health Education revealed a significant increase in binge drinking among young people aged 12-25 after the COVID-19 pandemic. The study defines binge drinking as consuming at least five glasses of alcohol on one occasion within 30 days of the survey.

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