Smarter people drink alcohol more often: How often do you drink?

Asked By: ddandme 36-40, F 6 months ago

Drunk people may do some stupid things, but two studies are showing people who drink more are actually smarter.
This is according to data from the National Child Development Study in the U.K. and the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health in the U.S. Researchers measured kids intelligence before they turned 16 and put them in one of five categories ranging from very bright to very dull.
The Americans were revisited seven years later and the Brits were followed in their 20s, 30 and 40s, reports Discovery News.In both studies the smarter children ended up drinking more alcohol later in life. They ended up drinking more often and in greater quantities when compared to the duller kids.

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-buzz/smarter-people-drink-alcohol-more-often-studies-195846264.html

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Posted by Idonwannadie Nov 6th, 2012 at 4:42PM

Constantly

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Posted by Hypnotia Nov 6th, 2012 at 4:47PM

I was a genius then.

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Posted by englishsteve Nov 6th, 2012 at 4:55PM

Oh dear...never :(

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Reply by englishsteve Nov 6th, 2012 at 4:56PM

The UK study wasn't funded by the Portman Group by any chance :)
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Posted by northguy Nov 6th, 2012 at 4:45PM

I just had a beer a while ago. It was delicious. Cold, nice, white foam at the top; clear, golden yellow color...I'll be right back.

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Posted by Tallred Nov 6th, 2012 at 4:44PM

I'm 17 and my patents dont 'allow' me to drink with my friends but whenever I get the chance to sneak a a few drinks I do which is about twice a month.

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Posted by LonexWolf Nov 6th, 2012 at 4:44PM

Two studies does not equal "fact". I am always wary of when I read, "One study says". I like studying the source, their methods... I was made paranoid after my stats class, where I learned how they REALLY get their data, and where they can easily fudge the numbers and trick folks.

I don't drink.

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Reply by ddandme Nov 6th, 2012 at 4:47PM

Neither do I ..
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Reply by LonexWolf Nov 6th, 2012 at 4:49PM

Should we feel insulted? Ha ha...
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Posted by Hermey Nov 6th, 2012 at 4:43PM

a couple times a year.... I guess I'll have to start increasing my imbibing.

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Posted by Lacsar Nov 6th, 2012 at 4:42PM

incessantly - obviously DD.....

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Posted by faeryflutterthe1andonly Nov 6th, 2012 at 4:41PM

Occassionally...I'm a simpleton...

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Posted by martinb01 Nov 6th, 2012 at 4:41PM

Like an intelligent fish!

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