Comparison of a population-based sample of "risky drinking" smokers and groups consuming just one substance

This population-based stud), compares a group of "risky drinking " smokers (n = 137) with groups of either smokers (n = 760) or "risky drinkers" (n = 173) regarding sociodemographic, behavioral and motivational variables. The study took place in a rural and urban region of Germany in 1997. No differences were found in sociodemographics, nicotine- related variables, frequency of alcohol consumption, and most alcohol-related diagnoses. People who drink and smoke show a higher proportion of alcohol dependence (ES: h =.20), drink more alcohol per occasion (ES: d =.39), and are more motivated to decrease alcohol consumption (ES: h =.45). The data suggest focusing research in more alcohol-related clinical settings and examining the relationship between smoking cessation and alcohol reduction.