Lorraine T. Midanik

TL;DR: It is concluded that more emphasis should be placed on developing new ways to validate alcohol consumption and alcohol problems so that researchers can continue to refine their data collection techniques in order to maintain confidence in their findings.

TL;DR: Validity studies using collateral reports, diaries, official records, different interviewing methods, laboratory tests and multiple measures were assessed and it was concluded that research on the validity of self-reported alcohol use should emphasize the interactions of the respondent, the interviewer, the information being obtained and the context of the interview.

TL;DR: It is suggested that alcohol dependence and alcohol-related consequences differ by sexual orientation, particularly among women, and the need for the inclusion of sexual-orientation items in population-based surveys so that prevalence rates within these subgroups can be effectively monitored.

TL;DR: Being younger, having less than a high school education, not having a regular partner and having heavier drinking patterns were associated with using alcohol and marijuana simultaneously, and simultaneous use of marijuana and alcohol as well as other drugs and alcohol were significantly related to social consequences, alcohol dependence, and depression.

TL;DR: The results suggest that although there are few differences in alcohol consumption estimates by interview mode, telephone samples may need to be supplemented or estimates adjusted by income level in order to attain equivalent results.