More young adults binge-drinking well into their 20sMore young men and women are binge-drinking into their mid- and late-20s today than a generation ago, increasing their risk of accidental injuries, deaths and a variety of chronic illnesses, researchers say. During the study period, the peak age for binge drinking by women rose from 20 to 22, and from 21 to 23 among men. “The average ages of marriage and childbearing have increased, more young adults attend college and fewer of them are employed, which all likely contribute to the continuation of binge drinking further into the twenties,” Patrick said by email. Across all of the graduating classes in the analysis, about 32 percent of participants reported binge drinking at age 18. “Binge drinking can result in negative social, psychological, and medical outcomes at any age,” Welsh, who wasn’t involved in the study, said by email.

Source: Standard Digital February 15, 2019 11:48 UTC