Why, Where, and with Whom? Understanding the set and setting influencing the consumption of NoLo beverages.
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| Title: | Why, Where, and with Whom? Understanding the set and setting influencing the consumption of NoLo beverages. |
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| Authors: | Piatkowski, Timothy (AUTHOR), Patel, Maharshi (AUTHOR), Puljević, Cheneal (AUTHOR), Davies, Emma L. (AUTHOR), Barratt, Monica J. (AUTHOR), Winstock, Adam R. (AUTHOR), Ferris, Jason A. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Drugs: Education, Prevention & Policy. Dec2025, Vol. 32 Issue 6, p544-556. 13p. |
| Subjects: | Cross-sectional method, Alcoholic beverages, Mental health, Research funding, Statistical sampling, Emotions, Chi-squared test, Descriptive statistics, Motivation (Psychology), Surveys, Alcohol drinking, Sociodemographic factors, Data analysis software, Beverages, Drinking behavior, Avoidance (Psychology) |
| Abstract: | Background: Production and use of no- and low-alcohol (NoLo) beverages has increased globally in recent years. Using data from a large international sample of people who drink alcohol, this study aimed to investigate patterns of NoLo drink consumption. Methods: The study utilized data from the 2022 Global Drug Survey (GDS). We used cross-tabulation and multiple correspondence analysis to understand usage patterns and identify key groupings. Results: Of the 15,686 participants reporting NoLo use, most (59%) reported drinking NoLo products less than monthly. Frequent NoLo consumption was more prevalent in relaxed environments (92%) compared to team environments (27%) and party settings (49%), with a significant relationship between heavy alcohol drinking prevalence and increased likelihood of engaging in NoLo alcohol consumption. Conclusions: We uncovered nuanced preferences for NoLo drinks driven by cultural, consumption, and economic factors. Heavy alcohol drinking and an increased likelihood of NoLo consumption is suggestive of a growing acceptance of NoLo beverages as substitutes for alcoholic beverages perhaps, for example, as a response to avoiding experiences of embarrassment due to drunkenness in particular social settings. This suggests a need for further research into public health policies promoting NoLo options to mitigate alcohol-related problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Background: Production and use of no- and low-alcohol (NoLo) beverages has increased globally in recent years. Using data from a large international sample of people who drink alcohol, this study aimed to investigate patterns of NoLo drink consumption. Methods: The study utilized data from the 2022 Global Drug Survey (GDS). We used cross-tabulation and multiple correspondence analysis to understand usage patterns and identify key groupings. Results: Of the 15,686 participants reporting NoLo use, most (59%) reported drinking NoLo products less than monthly. Frequent NoLo consumption was more prevalent in relaxed environments (92%) compared to team environments (27%) and party settings (49%), with a significant relationship between heavy alcohol drinking prevalence and increased likelihood of engaging in NoLo alcohol consumption. Conclusions: We uncovered nuanced preferences for NoLo drinks driven by cultural, consumption, and economic factors. Heavy alcohol drinking and an increased likelihood of NoLo consumption is suggestive of a growing acceptance of NoLo beverages as substitutes for alcoholic beverages perhaps, for example, as a response to avoiding experiences of embarrassment due to drunkenness in particular social settings. This suggests a need for further research into public health policies promoting NoLo options to mitigate alcohol-related problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 09687637 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09687637.2024.2376086 |
