Expired CME Article

Alcohol on Trial: The Evidence 1. Epidemiological Considerations of Alcohol Consumption

Authors: Ronald C. Hamdy, MD, Melissa McManama Aukerman, MS

Abstract

Alcohol consumption among eighth, tenth, and twelfth graders has decreased substantially since the 1970s. Consumption rates are still high among these age groups, with 12.4% of 8th and 28.6% of 12th graders reporting drinking five or more drinks in a row in the past 2 weeks. Alcohol consumption rates have remained stable over the past decade.

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