At the end of the 12-month follow-up period , there were significant reductions in binge-drinking status ( 52.2 % vs 67.2 % , P < .001 ) , number of episodes of binge drinking ( 1.14 vs 1.56 , P < .001 ) , number of drinks weekly ( 19.2 vs 22.4 , P < .001 ) , and frequency of excessive alcohol intake in 7 days ( 47.9 % vs 66.6 % , P > .001 ) .
