Acute Next-Day Effects of Alcohol Use on Daily Cognitive Functioning Among Young Adults: Protocol for a 21-Day Diary Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Young adults exhibit the highest rates of binge drinking and heavy alcohol use of any age group. Blackout drinking, or alcohol-induced memory loss, is a negative consequence of heavy drinking and is common among young adults. Alcohol use has been found to affect postintoxication cognitive functioning, especially among those who have experienced blackout drinking. However, there have been a limited number of studies that have assessed alcohol use and cognitive functioning via ecological momentary assessment (EMA). This methodology allows researchers to have a better understanding of the association between alcohol use and next-day cognition as well as blackout drinking and potential moderators between these associations.

Objective

The primary objective of the curre

SUBMITTER: Linden-Carmichael AN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12489418 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature