Describe general patterns and trends in alcohol consumption in the United States. About what proportion of adults are current drinkers? How is this affected by such factors as religion, ethnicity, and region of the country? How has per capita alcohol consumption changed in the past 30 years?

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About one-third; whites more than blacks, north more than south, younger more than older, Catholics and Jews more than Protestants, urban more than rural, college education more than high school only. Per capita consumption has dropped since 1980.

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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