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

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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    Idonwannadie - 46-50 years old - male

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

    Constantly

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  1. Hypnotia - 51-55 years old - male

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

    I was a genius then.

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  2. englishsteve - 41-45 years old - male

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

    Oh dear...never :(

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  3. englishsteve - 41-45 years old - male

    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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  4. northguy - 46-50 years old - male

    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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  5. Tallred - 16-17 years old - female

    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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  6. LonexWolf - 18-21 years old - female

    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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  7. ddandme - 36-40 years old - female

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

    Neither do I ..

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  8. LonexWolf - 18-21 years old - female

    Reply by LonexWolf Nov 6th, 2012 at 4:49PM

    Should we feel insulted? Ha ha...

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  9. Hermey - 36-40 years old - male

    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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  10. Lacsar - 36-40 years old

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

    incessantly - obviously DD.....

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  11. faeryflutterthe1andonly - 41-45 years old - female

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

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

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  12. martinb01 - 51-55 years old - male

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

    Like an intelligent fish!

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