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BINGE DRINKING QUESTIONNAIRE- RESULTS

11 people 6 boys and 5 girls- 100%
1. Have you ever consumed alcoholic beverages?
A 100% (all 11 people) of the people I asked said that they had consumed alcohol at
least once in their lives.
2. Have you ever consumed five or more drinks in one sitting? For the purposes of this
study, a drink is defined as a bottle of beer, a glass of wine, a wine cooler, a shot
glass of liquor, a mixed drink, or a similar drink containing alcohol.
9 people said that they had and 2 people said that they have never consumed more
than 5 drinks in one setting.
3. Think back over the last two weeks. How many times have you consumed five or
more drinks at one sitting?
4 people said that they drink twice a week. 1 person said it depends on the occasion. 1
person said 4 times a week. 1 person said 6 times a week. 2 people said 1-3 but only at
parties. And the last two said they dont drink on a weekly basis.
4. What is the average number of drinks you consume in a week?
1 person said 3 drinks a week. 1 person said 2 bottles of cider a week.
5. To what extent has your alcohol use changed within the last 12 months?
___ Increased
___ About the Same
___ Decreased
For each of the following statements, indicate whether or not you believe alcohol
has that effect? Circle the appropriate number.
6. Breaks the ice?
Strongly
Disagree

7. Enhances social activities?

Strongly
Disagree
1

Strongly
Agree

Strongly
Agree

8. Makes it easier to deal with stress?

Strongly
Disagree
1
2
3

Strongly
Agree

9. Makes a connection with peers easier?

Strongly
Disagree
1
2
3

Strongly
Agree

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10. Gives people something to talk about?
Strongly
Disagree
1
2
3

Strongly
Agree

11. Facilitates male bonding?

Strongly
Disagree
1

Strongly
Agree

12. Facilitates female bonding?

Strongly
Disagree
1

Strongly
Agree

Strongly
Agree

13. Enables people to have more fun?

Strongly
Disagree
1
2

14. Gives people something to do?

Strongly
Disagree
1
2

Strongly
Agree

15. Makes food taste better?

Strongly
Disagree
1

Strongly
Agree

16. Makes you feel unsafe?

Strongly
Disagree
1

Strongly
Agree

17. Messes up your physical living space (cleanliness, neatness, organization, etc.)?
Strongly
Strongly
Disagree
1
2
3
4
5
Agree
18. Prevents you from enjoying events, such as concerts, sports, social activities, etc.?
Strongly
Strongly
Disagree
1
2
3
4
5
Agree
19. Interferes in other ways? If yes, please specify: ________________________
Strongly
Strongly
Disagree
1
2
3
4
5
Agree
Classification Questions
20. What is your gender?
___ Female

___ Male

21. What is your age?

___

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22. Binge drinking has been defined as consuming five or more drinks in one setting.
Have you ever consumed alcohol in a manner that meets this definition?
__ Yes
__ No
If yes:
a. Did you binge drink in high school?
__ Yes
__ No
b. Do you binge drink as a college student? __ Yes
__ No