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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

CDC Report: Binge Drinking Rates In U.S. ‘Alarming’


Binge drinking rates in the U.S. are at a much higher rate than previously thought, according to a report released Tuesday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC found that more than 38 million Americans binge drink four times a month—consuming an average of eight drinks each time.

And it’s not just young adults. Although it is more common between the ages of 18-34, those 65 and older reportedly binge drink more often—five to six times a month.


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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Binge drinking is 5 drinks in one sitting? We used to call that a quick visit to the tavern!

Anonymous said...

Binge drinking has increased since Obama has been in office,its the only way to cope with this idiot.

Anonymous said...

I don't know how people do this. Alcohol makes me feel like crap.