date:Aug 12, 2016
says Dr. Rehm. In one study set at three fraternity parties, the amount party-goers drank didn't differ with weaker versus stronger drinks. In another study, participants were given lower- and higher-strength beer on two different occasions, and most did not report differences in how they felt after these sessions. In both studies, participants had a significantly lower blood alcohol concentration with lower-alcohol drinks.
The reviewers also found some research on the broader, societal impact.