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It's not worth the savings

By Cindy Klose

2:48 PM CST, November 9, 2012

(WICHITA, Kan.)

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Researchers call it a dangerous trend, even though it's not necessarily a new trend.
People who pre-drink before they go out as a way to save money or "get ready" for going out, end up consuming almost twice as much alcohol as those who don't pre-drink. 

The research finds pre-drinking is also associated with more risky behaviours.  Read more here.