intervention studies (see 1. Overview). The evolving nature of the sample allows us to continually address new questions of interest to the field. As COGA participants age into mid‐ and later‐life, it provides a valuable opportunity to study the consequences of alcohol use across the lifespan. In summary, the COGA study has made substantive contributions to understanding why some individuals are more at risk of developing AUD than others, and as the sample continues to age and evolve, its value only continues to grow.
