Binge Drinking

Drinking alcohol:  fine.  I don't myself, but I have no issues with being around others who do.

Until it crosses 1 of 3 lines:  DUI/DWI, physical abuse to others, binge drinking.

Speaking of "binge":

Binge drinking has been on the rise over the last decade, with more than 8 million new binge drinkers since 2010. While binge drinking historically has been about twice as common in men as in women, new data suggests the gap is narrowing. Between 2014 and 2016, the number of binge drinkers increased by 2.9 million, out of which two-thirds were female.

Binge drinking is most common among the educated, affluent, and middle-aged, with whites having a higher likelihood of drinking than either Hispanics or blacks. Cities with higher proportions of these demographic groups are more likely to report higher rates of binge drinking.

This article continues:

Given the growing prevalence of excessive drinking in the United States, our researchers here at CarInsurance101.com wanted to explore which cities report the highest rates of binge drinking. Using data from the CDC and the U.S. Census Bureau, we examined binge drinking across America’s largest cities.

Not sure how scientific this might be, but here are the top 5 binge drinking cities in each of 3 categories.

SMALL

Green Bay WI

Fargo ND

Kenosha WI

Ann Arbor MI

Boulder CO

MEDIUM

Madison WI

Lincoln NE

Pittsburgh PA

Fort Collins CO

Grand Rapids MI

LARGE
Washington DC

Denver CO

Minneapolis MN

Milwaukee WI

Boston MA

Of those 15, Green Bay has the highest percentage: 25.5%.

1/4 of Green Bay drinkers are binge drinkers - unbelievable!

(source:  https://www.carinsurance101.com/cities-with-worst-drinking-problem/)

Grace & Peace & Love to you all -

Matt

p.s. If you need help for a binge drinker in your life, there are resources available:

SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.