Description: Generally negative trend.  The percent adults in Arkansas that reported binge drinking decreased from 2011 to 2012, from 15.1% to 12.4%.  Starting in 2012, the percent increased steadily, until reaching 16.5% in 2017.  Between 2017 and 2022, the percent that binge drink was variable, but ended at 17.6% in 2022.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).

Notes: Age-adjusted prevalence is shown.  Answers are self-reported.  BRFSS Question: Respondents who reported they did drink in the past 30 days and had five or more drinks (four or more for females) on one or more occasions in the past month.