Day-level negative outcomes of failed control over drinking.

ABSTRACT: Failed control (FC), an aspect of impaired control (difficulty adhering to predetermined drinking limits), has been recognized as a hallmark feature of addiction. Yet, the effects of FC on day-level outcomes are understudied. The present study tested different ways of measuring FC as a day-level correlate of heavier drinking, blackouts, and other negative alcohol consequences. Participants (n = 203 young adults reporting heavy drinking, 57% female, 74% White) were recruited between 2021 and 2023. Participants completed 28 days of ecological momentary assessment of drinking intentions, alcohol use, blackouts, and other alcohol-related consequences. Daily FC was operationalized as (a) unplanned drinking (i.e., drinking after earlier day denial of intentions to drink), (b) surpassing i

SUBMITTER: Merrill JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12700347 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature