Table 2.
Alcohol use characteristics for all participants
| Participant Characteristics (N = 1,854) | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|
| Year 4 motivation to change | 1.9 (1.2) |
| Year 5 motivation to change | 1.8 (1.2) |
| Year 6 motivation to change | 1.8 (1.2) |
| Year 4 frequency feeling drunk | 3.5 (6.6) |
| Year 5 frequency feeling drunk | 2.9 (5.5) |
| Year 6 frequency feeling drunk | 2.9 (6.3) |
| Year 4 quantity of alcohol consumption | 2.7 (2.4) |
| Year 5 quantity of alcohol consumption | 2.5 (2.2) |
| Year 6 quantity of alcohol consumption | 2.4 (2.6) |
| Year 4 blackouts | 1.5 (0.7) |
| Year 5 blackouts | 1.5 (0.7) |
| Year 6 blackouts | 1.5 (0.7) |
Notes: Frequency of motivation to change, feeling drunk, quantity (i.e., drinks per drinking day), and blackouts were calculated for the previous three months at each assessment.