You have recently become quite concerned about substance abuse during emerging adulthood. A friend of yours was in a coma for several days after participating in very risky alcohol consumption

You have examined a considerable amount of research and have found that many emerging adults engage in drinking several drinks in a very short period of time. What is this known as?
binge drinking
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social drinking
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alcoholism
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irresponsible drinking
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binge drinking

Psychology

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