Regarding abuse, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. One American dies every 20 minutes in an alcohol-related car crash.
b. Binge drinking is responsible for 1,800 U.S. college student deaths each year and thousands of trips to the emergency room.
c. Binge drinking is considered three or more drinks in a short time for men and two or more for women.
d. Children of alcoholics and those who have other relatives who abuse alcohol are at greater risk for becoming alcohol abusers themselves.
ANSWER: c
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