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This research aimed to assess the day-level impact of pregaming on drinking patterns and memory loss among young adults who engage in high-intensity drinking.

June 21, 2026Psychology of Addictive BehaviorsOpen Access

Pregaming promotes risky drinking patterns and alcohol-induced blackouts: A day-level study among young adults who report high-intensity drinking.

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JMJennifer E. MerrillJohn Brown University SPSiobhan N. PerksJohn Brown University NGNioud Mulugeta GebruEmory University

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Day-level study investigates pregaming effects on drinking outcomes in young adults, suggesting targeted prevention strategies.

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This research aimed to assess the day-level impact of pregaming on drinking patterns and memory loss among young adults who engage in high-intensity drinking.
Participants completed 28 days of daily surveys about their drinking behaviors.
Focus was on comparing drinks consumed, drinking duration, and memory loss related to pregaming.
Differences in effects based on student status were also evaluated.
Pregaming led to increased total drinks consumed and greater odds of high-intensity drinking (4+/5+ drinks) and alcohol-induced blackouts.
Stronger associations were found for faster paced drinking in college students compared to non-students.
Pregaming was linked to longer drinking duration among non-college individuals.

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Merrill et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a377edf24f042ddf4c59c57 https://doi.org/10.1037/adb0001171

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Pregaming promotes risky drinking patterns and alcohol-induced blackouts: A day-level study among young adults who report high-intensity drinking.

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