They undoubtably carefully wade through all the data, mention in the press conference only those data that tend to support the idea of use being down, while carefully burying all data that might suggest otherwise. It is likely that the figures for usage within the past year are not so rosy, else they would have been touted also. I have no way of knowing, but it's certainly possible that while figures for past month usage might be slightly down, the figures for past year usage might be even, or perhaps up slightly. McCaffery wants to go out on a note of success, and judging from the Salon article, his office might well fudge the data anyway they want, to make the Gen'l look successful. Medically, there is no comparison.
Binge alcoholism leads to blackouts, addiction, drunk driving, rape and unwanted pregnancy.
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