Study pinpoints behavior type linked to binge drinking in young adults

(Florida Atlantic University) While there are a number of studies on alcohol misuse, most of the research has been focused on the adult population. Alcohol is the most widely used drug among young adults between the ages of 18 to 25. Binge drinking -- almost a rite of passage -- peaks during the college years. So this begs the question, 'Are there specific characteristics associated with high-level binge drinking habits in college students?'