In order to maximize subject participation, we designed a telephone-administered, computerized interview (Figure 1) that typically lasted 10 to 20 minutes and collected information about current: marital statusliving arrangementseducationemploymentphysical health (overall rating and specific disorders)mental health (overall rating and rating of memory compared to same-aged peers)alcohol involvementSubjects were administered questions on the basis of their most recent drink. Individuals who drank within the past year were asked about the previous week’s consumption, typical weekly consumption during the year, and heavy drinking (bingeing, maximum drinks in 24 hours), as well as alcohol-related problems (AUD symptoms, physical complications), and treatment (emergency room, inpatient, outpatient, self-help) within the past 5 years. Subjects who drank more than 1 but 5 or fewer years ago were only asked about heavy drinking, problems and treatment during the past 5 years. Subjects who last drank more than 5 but 10 or fewer years ago were only asked about problems and treatment, but not consumption. Individuals who last drank more than 10 years ago were not asked any alcohol questions.willingness to participate againIn order to gauge the feasibility
