Alcohol Use in 1998:
-113 million Americans age 12 and older.
-33 million engaged in binge drinking.
-12 million were heavy drinkers.
-10.5 million Americans between the ages of 12 and 20 were current drinkers.
-Half engaged in binge drinking.
-One fifth were classified as heavy drinkers.
Source: Dept. of Health and Human Services, www.dhhs.gov
Did you know?
-Drug and alcohol related abuse kills 35, 549 Americans per year.
Source: Department of Health and Human Services www.dhhs.gov
