Binge drinking is prevalent across generations, but the dangerous habit is growing among one age group in particular.
Long associated with college students, binge drinking, defined as having four or more drinks within two hours at least five times per month for women (five drinks for men) is on the rise among older adults. According to The National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 20% of adults aged 60 to 64, reported binge drinking in the last month. For those older than 65, the prevalence of binge drinking is 12%—a rate that has been increasing over the last decade, while binge drinking rates among young adults 18 to 25 have been going down.
