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Three basic needs linked to safer drinking (Level A1) — a person holding a bottle of alcohol in their hand

Three basic needs linked to safer drinkingCEFR A1

26 Mar 2026

Adapted from Savannah Peat - U. Georgia, Futurity CC BY 4.0

Photo by Yuriy Vertikov, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
79 words
  • A new study looked at how people drink alcohol.
  • It found that three basic needs matter for drinking.
  • The needs are choice, skill, and feeling cared for.
  • People who have these needs act more safely when drinking.
  • They take safer actions like drinking more slowly.
  • People lacking these needs report more heavy drinking problems.
  • Many college students answered questions about alcohol use.
  • Another study followed adults in midlife over two years.
  • Researchers suggest supporting needs may reduce alcohol harm.

Difficult words

  • studyresearch work about a topic
  • choicethe chance to pick one thing
  • skillability to do something well
  • safelyin a way that is not dangerous
  • heavylarge in amount or degree
  • reducemake something smaller or less

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Discussion questions

  • Which of the three needs is most important to you?
  • Have you seen people drink slowly?
  • Do you think support for needs can reduce problems?

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