Lesson 29: Alcohol and You - Slide 4
Alcohol Is A Common Problem
- 44% of the adult U.S. population report that they are current drinkers and have consumed at least 12 drinks in the preceding year
- Those who drink heavily have a significant negative impact on their friends, families, and communities
- 14 million Americans or 7.4%
of the population meet
diagnostic criteria for alcohol
abuse or dependence
Notes:
Pg. 71, “Assessment of Addictive Behaviors,” Second Edition, Edited by Dennis M. Donovan and G. Alan Marlatt, The Guilford Press, New York, 2005.
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