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I'm confused, is this about addiction or binge drinking? Is anyone who has the occasional big night out an alcoholic? The article seems to be using the two in

• herghost 12y ago
  The problem with the term "binge drinking" is that it's a political term rather than a medical one. It's used almost exclusively to push an agenda - and gets redefined to meet the needs of the user.
  • walshemj 12y ago
    yes in the UK it tends to be poor working class out for a night out "binge drinking" ironic as the HOC has so many bars open all hours.
• ycaspirant 12y ago
  Yes, this is also my primary confusion. What does the term ``binge drinker'' mean? I've never heard of this term so I have no idea what it means or how it should be used. I'm guessing it refers to someone who is addicted to binge drinking, but in that case they might as well use the term ``alcoholic'' which would be far less confusing.
• walshemj 12y ago
  Well this is an American organisation :-) an expat mate of mine who worked for Citi said that if he wanted a pint at lunch time he went to the other side of town as if he had been seen people would have started leaving AA leaflets on his desk. I remember talking to a trainer who gave training for managers on dealing with employees with substance abuse problems his comment “its the ones that have multiple stashes of vodka hidden at work that have a problem not social drinkers”