The tradition of pre-drinking is quite common, it means that people gather at home and drink before going out to have fun or drink at the bar. This makes them more fun and prepares them for a great night out.
The tradition of pre-drinking is common in America but it is also found in European literature. There has been a lot of research on the effects of alcohol on people of different cultures and the phenomenon of pre-drinking.
Discrepancies between international studies may include the definition of pre-drinking; In the United States, pre-drinking usually refers to the effect of a drink before attending an event, such as a sporting event, while in the UK and Australia, pre-drinking involves drinking at home before going to bars and nightclubs. There is a lot of research around this issue. For example, in one study in the United States, they surveyed students who described retrospective alcohol consumption. While other country polls use surveys with nightlife viewers at the entrance to the streets or bars. Similar inconsistent studies lead to misunderstandings. It's surprising how many things can be said about the country based on these polls. It speaks volumes about a person's age, gender or origin.
We see a big difference between the Greek and Irish respondents, although this may be due to the pattern of the drink, but it should be noted that in countries such as Italy and Greece people drink even at lunch.
Pre-drinking is not limited to young people, as many respondents over the age of 30 mentioned that they drink pre-drinking at home or at dinner with friends. Gender is also less defined in this regard, as studies have shown that more men are pre-drunkers, but it all depends on country, culture and situation.
Although there is some consensus on the motives of pre-drinking, for example culture, economy, socialization. Increasing the total amount of drink overnight also means risks of attack, injury, and arrest. Larger pre-drinking policy measures are needed to reduce cases of alcohol-related violence.
Nevertheless, given the country-specific variations, age and gender differences in drinking behaviors, more research is needed from other countries to better understand the interrelationships of alcohol-related harm reduction policies.