The share of Idaho women who had consumed more than four drinks at a time at least once within the previous 30 days rose by nearly one-fifth between 2005 and 2012, according to a new national study from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington. “We are seeing some very alarming trends in alcohol overconsumption, especially among women,” said Ali Mokdad, a University of Washington professor and lead author of the study. The study concluded that most binge drinkers and heavy drinkers are not alcoholics but are at risk for alcoholism. Men, who are considered binge drinkers if they consume more than five drinks, still drink considerably more alcohol than women. Binge drinking among Idaho men rose, too, but at a slower pace: 5 percent from 2005 to 2012/John Sowell, Idaho Statesman. More here.

Question: Are you drinking more today than you did in 2005?