Risky single-occasion drinking amongst young people - Definition, correlates, policy, and intervention: A broad overview of research findings

Risky single-occasion drinking (RSOD) has dire consequences upon health and well-being including unplanned pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV/AIDS, crime, and car accidents. The prevalence of RSOD among yo ung people is alarming. Despite this, as yet, a review of existing literatu re on RSOD amongst young people is lacking. This article will provide an ov erview of this area of research focusing on the definition of RSOD, its pre valence among young people, health and behavioural effects of RSOD, the per ceived risk of RSOD among young people, and interventions to reduce RSOD in young people. In addition, recommendations are made for health educators i nterested in reducing the incidence of RSOD in young people.